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‘A Girl’s Story’ Review: Judith Godrèche’s Assured Feature Debut Tells a Bitter Tale of Sexual Initiation in 1950s France
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May 17, 2026 12:52pm PT
‘A Girl’s Story’ Review: Judith Godrèche’s Assured Feature Debut Tells a Bitter Tale of Sexual Initiation in 1950s France
Adapting the novel of the same name by Annie Ernaux, the actress-turned-filmmaker — and face of #MeToo in France — doesn’t shy away from hard truths in a coming-of-age drama featuring a strong performance by newcomer Tess Barthélemy.