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ScarletLion 07-07-23 08:53 AM
Saint Omer (2022)
 
Brilliant film. Compelling courtroom drama from Alice Diop about a Senagalese mother living in France accused of a heinous crime.

Directed superbly and delicately - with one of the best performances of the year from Guslagie Malanda as Laurence Coly. The film is based on the true story of Fabienne Kabou, a mother who, in 2013, abandoned her 15-month-old daughter on a beach in Berck-sur-Mer at high tide. Alice Diop, the film's director and co-writer, attended the trial.

The film is therefore semi-autobiographical as we see a young woman attend the trial in the film. It is hugely moving and depicts themes of alienation, xenophobia and culture clashes.

A real achievement - 9/10



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Daniel M 07-07-23 10:03 AM
Re: Saint Omer (2022)
 
Agreed with everything you write, a really mesmerising film and well worth watching. On MUBI for anyone who wants to do so.

Stirchley 07-07-23 01:52 PM
Originally Posted by ScarletLion (Post 2397119)
Brilliant film. Compelling courtroom drama from Alice Diop about a Senagalese mother living in France accused of a heinous crime.

Directed superbly and delicately - with one of the best performances of the year from Guslagie Malanda as Laurence Coly. The film is based on the true story of Fabienne Kabou, a mother who, in 2013, abandoned her 15-month-old daughter on a beach in Berck-sur-Mer at high tide. Alice Diop, the film's director and co-writer, attended the trial.

The film is therefore semi-autobiographical as we see a young woman attend the trial in the film. It is hugely moving and depicts themes of alienation, xenophobia and culture clashes.

A real achievement - 9/10



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Bailed out of this. Usually cannot stand courtroom dramas.

ScarletLion 07-07-23 02:17 PM
Originally Posted by Stirchley (Post 2397187)
Usually cannot stand courtroom dramas.
Me too. Can't think of any I actually like. Saint Omer was amazing though

Stirchley 07-07-23 02:30 PM
Originally Posted by ScarletLion (Post 2397193)
Me too. Can't think of any I actually like. Saint Omer was amazing though
Sometimes I’m just not in the mood. :rolleyes:


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