Girls Will Be Girls

True to life. Genuine acting. Easy to watch being in English and with sub titles.

Girls Will Be Girls” is a wonderful coming-of-age drama written and directed by Indian born Shuchi Talati in an impressive feature debut.
Set in a boarding school in the Himalayan foothills. The story deals with Mira, an Indian teenager experiencing first love and subsequent sexual awakening, at the same time dealing with her relationship with her protective mother and her strict Indian culture. It may be a familiar coming-of-age story, but its backdrop and the way it’s told is not.
 Mira, played by a terrific, (Preeti Panigrahi). Mira is a stoic character and when no words are spoken a lot is going on with her looks. The rest of the leads are excellent, (Kesav Binoy Kiron) as Srinivas her love interest and (Kani Kusruti) as Anila, Mira’s mother.
I was totally engaged in Mira’s journey of self-discovery. The film has an uncomfortable tension between the mother and daughter relationship. 
I loved Talati richly detailed and sensitively directed film. She beautifully captures the power of a look or a touch of a finger. It is a tender and nuanced film. It’s an observant film. 
The film ends with a poignant and affecting last moment that got to me. 
 It was nice to discover a film I had not heard much of through Film Independent, Spirit Award nominee consideration.

"Girls Will Be Girls (2024)" offers a deeply introspective look at the intricate dynamics of a mother-daughter relationship, wrapped in a narrative filled with hidden truths and emotional revelations. The film’s storytelling is both subtle and powerful, allowing the audience to connect with the characters on a profound level. The performances are stellar, with the lead actors delivering raw and nuanced portrayals that breathe life into the script. The cinematography beautifully complements the tone of the film, while the direction ensures a seamless balance between drama and subtle humor. With its meaningful exploration of relationships and a poignant message, Girls Will Be Girls stands as a cinematic gem in 2024. A must-watch for fans of thought-provoking drama.

Shuchi Talati's Girls Will Be Girls is a very well made story of adolescence driven by a fantastic cast. An important theme of Girls Will Be Girls is sexual awakening portrayed aesthetically with no titilation. A strong aspect is the complex mother and daughter dynamics. Kani Kusruti continuing her brilliant act portrays an over protective mother. Here too she does a superlative job of bringing out the inner turmoil of a mother who is grappling with her own desires while being a controlling mother. Preeti Panigrahi on the other hand also does a very fine job in portraying the vulnerability, defiance and the contradictions a teenager goes through. My full review available in website rigoberthareviews.com

Most beautiful story i had watched this year till now its january but i think it ends in my top movie list one request from my side don't skip the silences in film,sometimes silence is more important than dialogue. First time you will know the women side on love story and how much they faces in their daily life. We as a man so privilaged its just that no one can beat the suffering of women......!.

I'm not into romantic stories, especially teenage romance and I hate them no matter what, but this movies is one the BEST LOVE STORIES I have seen. People who don't want to see it for being a romantic movie, trust me it's not a regular love story of a girl and a boy.

It leaves you a tad disturbed for some unknown reason. The female lead is amazing.

Benc bokum gibi film izlemeye değmez.

This is such an excellent film. It deserves the 100% rating. Glad people have sense.