Must-see Coming of Age Film: A Radiant Girl
A Radiant Girl is both beautiful and heartbreaking, so you’ll want to see this coming-of-age movie set in Nazi-occupied France in 1942.
It follows the life of Irene, a young Jewish woman who is forced to come of age in a time of great danger and uncertainty.
The film is written and directed by Sandrine Kiberlain, a well-known French actor making her directorial debut.
She does an excellent job of capturing the innocence and hopefulness of youth, as well as the growing sense of fear and dread that pervades the film as the war progresses.
The film is a reminder of the importance of hope and resilience, even in the darkest of times.
A Radiant Girl has received critical acclaim and won awards, with praise for its acting, directing, and screenplay.
Buy the A Radiant Girl DVD today and experience this unforgettable film for yourself!
A Radiant Girl
Film Movement
Not Rated
Release Date 6/13/23
Synopsis
Paris, summer 1942. Irene (Rebecca Marder) is a 19-year-old aspiring actress without a care in the world.
Her family watches her discover friends, new love and a passion for the theater, all the while without her realizing that time is running out.
Legendary French actress Sandrine Kiberlain makes her directorial debut with this allegorical coming-of-age drama set in Nazi-occupied France, that is in turns enchanting and devastating, anchored by a star-making lead performance by Marder.
Director
Sandrine Kiberlain
Producers
Christine De Jekel
Olivier Delbosc
Pauline Duhault
Writer
Sandrine Kiberlain
Cast
Rebecca Marder
André Marcon
Anthony Bajon
Françoise Widhoff
Genre
Drama
History
Coming of Age
Language
French with English Subtitles
Bonus Short Film: Fine
A song on the car stereo ignites a violent rift between a mother and father and their two daughters, bringing their family road trip to a dramatic halt.
Official Trailer: A Radiant Girl
DVD Movie
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