Marie and Eric, a couple in their thirties who have been together since college, buy their first apartment when Marie is suddenly overcome by doubt. Her encounter with a handsome, dark-haired man forces her to make a decision...
Acting
Camille Chamoux carries every meltdown with chaotic grace.
Writing
Sharp dialogue that actually sounds like women talking.
Direction
Mona Achache nails that specific Parisian thirtysomething dread.
Director
Mona Achache
Camille Chamoux
Marie
Audrey Fleurot
Sandra
Anne Brochet
Gwen
Joséphine de Meaux
Judith
Naidra Ayadi
Myriam
Franck Gastambide
Eric
Samuel Benchetrit
Martin
Josiane Balasko
Brigitte
Sam Karmann
Jacques
David Marsais
Olivier
Stéphane De Groodt
Mr Hublot
Grégoire Ludig
Marco
Olivia Côte
Véro
Camille Cottin
Émilie
Amélina Limousin
Danseuse (uncredited)
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Based on Mona Achache's own graphic novel, the film captures a specifically French millennial crisis: property ownership as both milestone and trap.
The 'gazelles' title refers to Parisian women who navigate the city with apparent effortless grace—Achache deliberately undermines this myth.
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