Dear Prudence
2010 | 77 min | Drama
17-year-old Prudence lives alone in Paris. After a botched shoplifting attempt she meets Marilyne at the police station.
Marie Matheron
ActorMarie Matheron is an experienced French actress who has made a name for herself through her versatile roles in film, television and theater. In Rebecca Zlotowski's DEAR PRUDENCE (fr.: BELLE ÉPINE) (2010), she gave a compelling and empathetic performance that emotionally enriched the coming-of-age drama. Matheron is known for her ability to portray complex characters with authenticity and depth, and she has appeared in numerous other productions. Her striking performances make her a valued personality in French cinema.
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Going South
2009 | 90 min | Drama
In front of an impressive western backdrop, Sébastien Lifshitz tells the story of a summer full of emotions in a documentary style.
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