Compared to, say, Marielle Heller's recent American indie The Diary of a Teenage Girl or, to go back several years, Catherine Breillat's Fat Girl (2001), this lacks moral nuance and complexity, but Mysius' technique is unquestionably stylish and confident, and she coaxes strong performances from inexperienced and seasoned cast alike. Shot on increasingly rare 35mm stock by DP and co-screenwriter Paul Guilhaume, the film at least has a visual luster, intense palette and tactile quality.
Leslie Felperin
May 20, 2017