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Fat Girl (2001)

6.220011h 26mFR
Drama

Directed by Catherine Breillat

Rating

6.2/10

Runtime

1h 26m

Language

FR

Release

March 7, 2001

Director

Catherine Breillat

Official Trailer

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Overview

Anaïs is twelve and bears the weight of the world on her shoulders. She watches her older sister, Elena, whom she both loves and hates. Elena is fifteen and devilishly beautiful. Neither more futile, nor more stupid than her younger sister, she cannot understand that she is merely an object of desir...

Cast

Anaïs Reboux

Anaïs Reboux

Anaïs Pingot

Roxane Mesquida

Roxane Mesquida

Elena Pingot

Libero De Rienzo

Libero De Rienzo

Fernando

Arsinée Khanjian

Arsinée Khanjian

Mother

Romain Goupil

Romain Goupil

Francois

Laura Betti

Laura Betti

Fernando's Mother

Albert Goldberg

Albert Goldberg

Killer

Odette Barrière

Odette Barrière

Friend at Residence

Ann Matthijsse

Ann Matthijsse

Friend at Residence

Pierre Renverseau

Pierre Renverseau

Friend at Residence

Jean-Marc Boulanger

Jean-Marc Boulanger

Friend at Residence

Frederick Bodin

Frederick Bodin

Waiter

Introduction

In this latest movie review, we dive deep into Fat Girl (2001), exploring its intricate plot and standout performances that have everyone talking.

Anaïs is twelve and bears the weight of the world on her shoulders. She watches her older sister, Elena, whom she both loves and hates. Elena is fifteen and devilishly beautiful. Neither more futile, nor more stupid than her younger sister, she cannot understand that she is merely an object of desire. And, as such, she can only be taken. Or had. Indeed, this is the subject: a girl's loss of virginity. And, that summer, it opens a door to tragedy.

🛑 Story ExplainedSpoiler Warning

Our story explained section breaks down the complex narrative of Fat Girl. The full story follows a progression that challenges typical tropes, leading to a climax that requires careful analysis.

🏆 Final Verdict

5 / 5 Stars

A triumphant piece of cinema that blends gripping narrative with breathtaking visuals.

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