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Bonjour Tristesse

Inspired by Françoise Sagan’s iconic coming-of-age novel, "Bonjour Tristesse" marks the vibrant and emotionally charged debut feature of Montreal-based writer and director Durga Chew-Bose. Set against the idyllic backdrop of the sun-drenched south of France, the story revolves around Cécile (Lily McInerny), a spirited young girl navigating the complexities of adolescence, and her charming but indulgent widowed father, Raymond (Claes Bang). The pair are enjoying a carefree summer together, reveling in the warmth of the Mediterranean sun, while sharing their experience with Raymond's latest romantic interest, the captivating Elsa (Nailia Harzoune). Their seemingly perfect and laid-back existence is suddenly thrown into disarray with the unexpected arrival of Anne (Chloë Sevigny), a sophisticated and poised old friend of Cécile’s late mother. Anne's presence forces Cécile to confront the shifting boundaries of love, loyalty, and the bittersweet nature of growing up.
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Jane Austen Wrecked My Life

Full of charm, wit, and a true affection for the work it takes inspiration from, Laura Piani’s debut feature is a contemporary romantic comedy that fans of Jane Austen and rom-coms alike have been eagerly anticipating! Agathe (Camille Rutherford) is a hopelessly clumsy yet charming young woman who works in the legendary Shakespeare & Co. bookshop in Paris, while she dreams of being a successful writer, and of experiencing love akin to a Jane Austen novel, she finds herself desperately single and plagued by writers block. When Agathe’s best friend (Pablo Pauly) gets her invited to the Jane Austen Writers' Residency in England, she finally has her Jane Austen moment…and is caught in a very unexpected romantic triangle. Agathe must let go of her insecurities to decide what she really wants for herself, and to achieve her romantic and professional dreams.
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