Water Lilies (2007)
Director: Céline Sciamma
Starring: Pauline Acquart, Louise Blachère, Adele Haenel
Text: Matt Bochenski
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The story of three young friends coming to terms with love and desire against the backdrop of a synchronised swimming club in a Parisian suburb might not sound like fertile dramatic territory, but Céline Sciamma imbues it with rare insight, sensitively handling the sexual maturity of teenage girls without patronising the pain of their awakening.
The underwater scenes add an air of dislocation to this urban landscape, suggesting a glimpse into a forbidden and alien world. Add Sciamma to the dog-eared list marked ‘Ones To Watch’.
