Summer 1998. Countryside. Cassandre is 14. Her parents and older brother notice that her body has changed.
Acting
Billie Blain's silent rebellion speaks volumes.
Direction
Merlin turns horse stables into claustrophobic pressure cookers.
Cinematography
Golden hour light that curdles into something sinister.
Director
Hélène Merlin
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Billie Blain was discovered at an open casting at a real equestrian center, bringing authentic riding skills to the role.
The film sparked debate in France about the 'male gaze' being internalized within families, with Merlin citing Céline Sciamma's 'Portrait of a Lady on Fire' as influence.
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