Marthe Keller

Drawing the romcom in vibrant new colors, Céline Devaux switches well-worn battles of the sexes for an animated tussle between rival world views. As a relatable cynic and an eccentric optimist, Blanche Gardin and Laurent Lafitte fizz with perfect chemistry in this Cannes-selected, delightful debut.

The Italian director Luca Guadagnino (Call Me By Your Name) collaborated with Pierpaolo Piccioli, creative director of Valentino, for this short film. With a star-laden cast and score by Ryuichi Sakamoto, The Staggering Girl unfolds with the mysteriousness of a dream, sumptuous and elusive.