Foxfire
2012 | 143 min | Drama
A gang of five teenage girls in a small American town make a pact to live by their own rules and become the Foxfire gang.
Laurent Cantet
DirectorLaurent Cantet is a French film director known for his realistic and socially conscious approach to storytelling. He gained international acclaim with his film "The Class," which won the Palme d'Or at the 2008 Cannes Film Festival. Cantet's other notable works include "Time Out," "Human Resources," and "Heading South." Throughout his career, he has been praised for his ability to depict complex human relationships and societal issues.
Films
The Class
2008 | 124 min | Drama
An exceptional, docu-like film that explores the nuances of student-teacher relationships in a Parisian high school.
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