Girlhood (2014)
Oppressed by her family setting, dead-end school prospects and the boys law in the neighborhood, Marieme starts a new life after meeting a group of free-spirited girls.
Petite Maman (2021)
Something magical happens to a young girl after the death of her grandma.
Portrait Of A Lady On Fire (2019)
On an isolated island in Bretagne at the end of the 18th century, a female painter is obliged to paint a wedding portrait of a young woman.
Tomboy (2011)
Ever wondered what it would be like to switch sex? Laure, 10, does.
Water Lilies (2007)
Love and sex become urgent issues for the young members of a sychronised swimming team.
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