A Girl’s Story

Upcoming drama A Girl’s Story follows Annie Ernaux, who reflects on her youth during a book signing in Normandy. The narrative shifts back to the summer of 1958, when a seventeen-year-old Annie worked as a camp counselor. While attending a party, she encounters a senior counselor who seeks to take her virginity. Attracted to him, she consents to the encounter, though she feels it happens against her own will. This experience leaves her feeling as if her body has become a foreign place or a sacrifice, creating an impact that resonates through her life.

The film is written and directed by Judith Godrèche, marking her second feature following Me Too. The cast features Valérie Dréville and Tess Barthélémy both portraying Annie, alongside Victor Bonnel, Ariane Labed, Maïwène Barthélémy, and Anja Verderosa. A total of 24 credited actors appear in the 117-minute production, which is a joint effort between Belgium and France involving France 2 Cinéma, uMedia, Moana Films, and Windy Production. On TMDB, the film currently holds a rating of 8/10 based on one vote.