The Beautiful Person
DramaComedy
In the wake of her mother's tragic death, French teenager Junie transfers to a different high school. Though Junie lives mostly inside her own head, her beauty and stoicism win her the attention of the entire male student population. Junie begins dating the gentle Otto Cleves, but finds herself intensely drawn to her youthful Italian language teacher, Nemours. When Nemours begins to reciprocate, serious complications ensue.
VIBE
A delicate, aching portrait of a young girl navigating profound loss and confusing desire. It feels like a whispered secret, a stolen glance, and the quiet hum of unspoken feelings. Beautifully observed and deeply felt.
melancholicyearningintrospectivewistfulawkwardslow-burnarthouseEuropean cinemacoming-of-agegriefforbidden loveadolescenceobsession
