"Tomboy"

Jaleel 2022-12-09 20:21:21

Céline Sciamma is really getting younger and younger when she shoots this kind of subject, and the more she shoots, the more she feels. If "The Insatiable People" is still a little immature, this film is simply natural and seamless, although many times it is true. It feels a lot like the children's version of Boys Don't Cry (1999).

There are quite a few movies about boys' gender identity, and it's hard to see one about girls. Therefore, this film is very eye-catching in terms of scale control, emotional control, and the training of young actors.

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Tomboy quotes

  • La mère de Lisa: Lisa?

    Lisa: Yes?

    La mère de Lisa: Come here. This is Mickäel's mum. She's come here to say Mickäel is not actually Mickäel but a girl, not a boy. She's waiting for you in the kitchen.

  • Rayan: [subtitled version]

    [to Laure]

    Rayan: We hear you're a girl. We're gonna check that.

    Lisa: Stop it! What do you think you're doing?

    Rayan: We're gonna check if she's really a girl.

    Lisa: Leave him alone.

    Rayan: You're right. It's YOU who'll check.

    Lisa: No, I won't.

    Rayan: If she's a girl, then you kissed her. It's disgusting. Right?

    Lisa: Yes, it's disgusting.

    Rayan: Then, you're gonna do it.

    [Lisa pulls down Laure's pants]