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Ten year old Laure isn t like most girls. She prefers football to dolls and sweaters to dresses. When Laure, her parents and little sister Jeanne move to a new neighbourhood, family life remains much the same. That is, until local girl Lisa mistakes Laure to be a boy.
Indulging in this exciting new identity, Laure becomes Michael, and so begins a summer of long sunny afternoons, playground games and first kisses. Yet with the school term fast approaching, and with suspicions arising amongst friends and family, Laure must face up to an uncertain future.
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Interview with director
Behind the scenes featurette
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One of the great films made by adults for adults about children
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26 of 26 people found the following review helpful
By sleepflower
Format:DVD
This is a fantastic movie.
In celebrating the last, perfect, unrepeatable summer of the titular 'Tomboy' we join a group of kids having the kind of childhood adventures we all imagine we had, or wish we could have experienced. You are swept along with the growing confidence of Michael as he realises he can successfully pass; his cautious exhilaration is intoxicating and absolutely sincere.
This film does not shy away from tackling the issues which cannot be ignored when talking about trans kids. Watching children's easy acceptance and tolerance be gradually inhibited by adults' fear makes this captivating and, at times, terrifying viewing.
No review of this film would be complete without talking about Zoé Héran's SPECTACULAR performance in the lead role. I kept catching myself mistaking this film for fact and reminding myself it was not; so convincing, honest and natural was her performance! An actress this young cast in such a challenging, understated role and pulling it off so completely is something I've never really seen before - the only comparison I can think of is Jodie Foster in Taxi Driver [DVD] [1999], suffice to say, she does justice to both the story and spirit of the film.
Buy it, watch it, tell your friends. You won't regret it.
In celebrating the last, perfect, unrepeatable summer of the titular 'Tomboy' we join a group of kids having the kind of childhood adventures we all imagine we had, or wish we could have experienced. You are swept along with the growing confidence of Michael as he realises he can successfully pass; his cautious exhilaration is intoxicating and absolutely sincere.
This film does not shy away from tackling the issues which cannot be ignored when talking about trans kids. Watching children's easy acceptance and tolerance be gradually inhibited by adults' fear makes this captivating and, at times, terrifying viewing.
No review of this film would be complete without talking about Zoé Héran's SPECTACULAR performance in the lead role. I kept catching myself mistaking this film for fact and reminding myself it was not; so convincing, honest and natural was her performance! An actress this young cast in such a challenging, understated role and pulling it off so completely is something I've never really seen before - the only comparison I can think of is Jodie Foster in Taxi Driver [DVD] [1999], suffice to say, she does justice to both the story and spirit of the film.
Buy it, watch it, tell your friends. You won't regret it.
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
By S Fox
Format:DVD|Amazon Verified Purchase
Tomboy is probably the best film about childhood I've ever seen. Céline Sciamma's direction makes all the difference. The film is fluid and seems to naturally follow the pace of childhood in the summer holidays. It's not a film full of fast action or hollywood twists and turns but instead captures the essence of what it feels like to be a child, facing all the difficults and questions that children face. The subject matter is dealt with in a sensitive and yet candid way. The acting performances of all the lead roles are truly excellent. It's so rare to see children acting so well. Above all it is an interesting, challenging story brought vividly to life and leaves me feeling the echos of long summers playing with my friends when I was young. I loved it.
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
By sarah
Format:DVD|Amazon Verified Purchase
Great film, lovely portrait of a family blending affection with the gift of independence to the children. As much about love and friendship as about gender issues. Beautifully acted particularly by the children.
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Amazing film
Really enjoyed this - even with the subtitles!
A fun watch - expected the worst but glad it was sensitive. Read more
A fun watch - expected the worst but glad it was sensitive. Read more
Published 6 days ago by Teresa Millward
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Tomboy
I really enjoyed this film. It is quite short but well acted with a engaging story line. It is a view on childhood and growing up and the changes and difficulties that are faced. Read more
Published 11 days ago by RR
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Brand new movie and an amazing one too.
I advise people to watch this, it is a must!
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I advise people to watch this, it is a must!
Amazing service! Fast delivery.
Thank you very much!
Published 2 months ago by Janine Georg
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Good Film
Got the film Tomboy because so I could see before it was in USA. It was good film it a Reilly LGBT film.
Published 2 months ago by C. Nelson
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The First Blush Of Innocents
I debated with myself for months before buying this film, but I love the film 'Ma Vie En Rose', about a little boy who wants to be a little girl, so I was curious to see how the... Read more
Published 2 months ago by pipnuts
5.0 out of 5 stars
Compelling!
This is a very heart-warming story which touches upon a difficult issue. Fantastic storyline and very impressive acting, especially on the part of the main character and the little... Read more
Published 4 months ago by M. Currie
5.0 out of 5 stars
Touching, funny and the most naturalistic acting from children you'll...
I saw this film in a film festival and fell in love with the performances and the sensibility of the storyline. The Blu Ray completely lived up to my expectations. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Andy B
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Growing Pains
This is a beautifully directed modern classic in the best traditions of postwar French cinema, which explores the Angsts of a pre-teen girl right on the edge of maturity. Read more
Published 5 months ago by Mr. R. H. Dunnett
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delightful but with sad undercurrent
Celine Sciamma already showed her sensitivity in working with adolescents in Water Lilies, which was a startlingly intense survery of the emotional landscape of three teenage... Read more
Published 7 months ago by schumann_bg
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Charming
Having read other reviews of this film I decided to take a look - and wasn't disappointed. It is indeed a charming film and I'm glad I bought it. Read more
Published 8 months ago by Travelled Far
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