Rosalie (EN)
rosalie
1870s France, Rosalie is a young woman unlike any other. She was born with a face and body covered in hair. In her ambition to not stand out, she has concealed her peculiarity by shaving every day. Abel, an indebted bar owner, unaware of her secret, marries Rosalie. Her only wish is to truly be seen as the woman she is, despite a difference she no longer wishes to hide. Will Able still love her once he finds out the truth?
This romantic drama had its world premiere in Un Certain Regard, where it received a standing ovation from the audience. Rising star Nadia Tereszkiewicz, winner at this years César Awards, astounds in the role as Rosalie. Playing her husband is the acclaimed Benoît Magimel, winner of Best Actor at the César Awards for the second year in a row. In this touching drama, Di Giusto explores social norms and the female gaze.
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Titel: Rosalie
Original Titel: Rosalie
Director: Stéphanie Di Giusto
Country: Frankrike
Language: Franska
Running Time: 115 min
Genre: Drama, Romans
Year: 2023
Cast: Nadia Tereszkiewicz, Benoît Magimel, Benjamin Biolay, Guillaume Gouix, Gustave Kervern, Anna Biolay, Juliette Armanet, Lucas Englander, Serge Bozon, Eugene Marcuse
“[Di Giusto’s] meticulous and up-close exploration of the fluctuating feelings between the two main characters rightly placed at the heart of her entire approach. ”
“Tereszkiewicz dominates the screen with the bravest imaginable performance”
“[...] this is an unsettling and thought-provoking film that questions traditional views of eroticism, sexuality and gender roles, touching on prejudice and also the male and female gaze. ”
