Catherine Breillat’s heroines confront and court shame in a society that stigmatizes their desires, showcasing their complexity and rejecting passive victimhood in relationships.
In 'A Real Young Girl,' the protagonist Alice transforms her boredom into self-degradation, highlighting a struggle that reflects Breillat's exploration of female desire and shame.
Breillat’s films often embody the tension between the expected sexual innocence of young women and their actual desires, pushing against societal portrayals of femininity.
'It was me, but it was not me,' reflects Breillat’s complex portrayal of women who face societal judgment while grappling with their own desires and experiences.
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