François Ozon talked about the girl's mindset in return to simplicity, using simple forms to get close to the characters' hearts, bringing the audience infinitely close to the protagonist to empathize, and reflecting on his own heart by caring for the movie characters.
The beauty of "Jeune & Jolie" is first of all in the authentic French aesthetic, natural and simple beauty. The director uses the four seasons of the school year in summer, autumn, winter and spring, corresponding to the four perspectives of younger brother, client, mother, and stepfather, telling the girl Elizabeth's online call-on adventure during that year. Under the sophisticated structure, the story development and lens language of the film comfortably follow the heroine Elizabeth. The story unfolds gradually, each with its own painful characters, they surround Elizabeth, a symbol of innocent desire, and therefore evoke inner ripples, trying to find a new balance after breaking the moral rules. The story unfolds in daily life scenes such as home, school, and pick-up hotel. The director easily demonstrated his extraordinary control ability
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