Estonian premiere

Girls Will Be Girls

Local title
Tüdrukud jäävad tüdrukuteks
Director
Shuchi Talati
Country
India, France, USA, Norway
Year
2024
Programme
Youth Programme
Genre
Drama
Subject
love, sexuality, first love, motherhood, jealousy

“Girls Will Be Girls,” directed by the rising talent Shuchi Talati, is a captivating coming-of-age drama exploring the complexities of sexual awakening and generational conflict. Set in India, the film follows teenage Mira as she navigates her emerging desires under the watchful eye of her overprotective mother, Anila. Their fraught relationship is further complicated by Srinivas, a charming boy who becomes a catalyst for change. Winner of the Sundance Audience Award, the film is a masterful blend of emotional depth and cinematic brilliance, leaving a lasting impression on audiences with its raw exploration of femininity and self-discovery.

Recommended age 14+

Director
Shuchi Talati
Screenwriter
Shuchi Talati
Cast
Preeti Panigrah, Kani Kusruti, Kesav Binoy Kiran
Producer
Richa Chadha, Claire Chassagne, Shuchi Talati
Cinematographer
Jih-E Peng
Music
Sneha Khanwalkar, Pierre Oberkampf
World sales
Luxbox
Runtime
Language
Hindi, English
Subtitles
English
Director
Shuchi Talati

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