Title: Bonjour Tristesse
Year: 2025
Rating: 6.857
Cast: Lily McInerny, Chloë Sevigny, Claes Bang
Description: The sun-drenched Riviera becomes a crucible of desire and deception in Durga Chew-Bose's breathtaking adaptation of "Bonjour Tristesse." Lily McInerny delivers a captivating performance as Cécile, a young woman navigating the treacherous waters of adolescence and newfound love against the backdrop of a shimmering, yet ultimately unstable, family dynamic. The arrival of Chloë Sevigny's enigmatic character throws Cécile's carefully constructed world into disarray, forcing a confrontation with the complexities of grief and the seductive power of the past. Claes Bang provides a compelling counterpoint as Cécile's father, caught between the allure of carefree summer romance and the lingering shadow of loss. Chew-Bose masterfully crafts a film that's both visually stunning and emotionally resonant, exploring the intoxicating blend of freedom and fragility inherent in youth, and leaving the viewer pondering the enduring impact of family secrets.