On Friday 6 December, Cinema Nouveau hosts the exclusive release of Young and Beautiful, a French film that provides an unprejudiced glimpse into the teenage female psyche.
Directed by François Ozon and part of the Official Selection for the 2013 Cannes Film Festival, the film follows the progression of a beautiful 17-year-old girl, Isabelle (Marine Vacth) who dangerously explores her sexuality, trying to figure out her unique place in the world through prostitution.
The film begins in the South of France during summer at the affluent family’s holiday villa. After losing her virginity to a German tourist, Isabelle returns to Paris and sets up a website to acquire “clients’ she meets for sex in upmarket hotel rooms.
Though able to handle herself professionally without becoming emotional, Isabelle is not immune to the effects of the sexual impulses of men, some of which involve rough treatment. After allowing herself to experience pleasure with only one regular client, the unthinkable happens and she is forced to deal with the consequences.
The film is divided into four seasons and this is characterised by iconic Françoise Hardy songs such as The Love of a Boy, Why Even Try?, First Encounter and I am Me.
View the trailer at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IzSJ5mijWyA.
