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Directed by | Céline Sciamma |
Written by | Céline Sciamma |
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Cinematography | Crystel Fournier |
Edited by | Julien Lacheray |
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Distributed by | Pyramide Distribution |
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Running time | 113 minutes[1] |
Country | France |
Language | French |
Box office | $1.7 million[2] |
Girlhood (French: Bande de filles) is a 2014 French drama film directed by Céline Sciamma. It was screened as part of the Directors' Fortnight section of the 2014 Cannes Film Festival.[3] The film was also screened in the Contemporary World Cinema section at the 2014 Toronto International Film Festival.[4] It won the TVE Another Look Award at the 62nd San Sebastián International Film Festival[5] and the Special Jury Prize at the Philadelphia Film Festival.[6] The film was also nominated for the European Parliament Lux Prize.[7][8]
The casting process took four months.[9] Actresses were scouted from the street for the film.[10]
The film received generally positive reviews from critics. On review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, the film has a 90% rating based on 31 reviews.[11] Metacritic reports an 89% rating based on 14 critics, indicating "universal acclaim".[12]
The Guardian described the film as "a work of cinematic art".[13]
Award / Film Festival | Category | Recipients and nominees | Result |
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40th César Awards | Best Director | Céline Sciamma | Pending |
Most Promising Actress | Karidja Touré | Pending | |
Best Sound | Pierre André and Daniel Sobrino | Pending | |
Best Music Written for a Film | Jean-Baptiste de Laubier | Pending | |
European Parliament Lux Prize | Girlhood | Nominated | |
20th Lumières Awards | Best Film | Girlhood | Nominated |
Best Director | Céline Sciamma | Nominated | |
Most Promising Actress | Karidja Touré | Nominated | |
Special Jury Prize | Girlhood | Won | |
Philadelphia Film Festival | Special Jury Prize | Girlhood | Won |
San Sebastián International Film Festival | TVE Another Look Award | Girlhood | Won |
Stockholm International Film Festival[14] | Bronze Horse for Best Film | Girlhood | Won |
Best Cinematography | Crystel Fournier | Won |