Movie spotlight
Carla
At eleven years old, Carla feels that her body is changing. Faced with harassment from her mother and her peers, she must make a decision: continue growing with the mandate imposed on her by her environment or be the woman she wants to be.
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Plot Summary
In a near future, a society mandates that all women must wear a mandatory electronic bracelet that tracks their ovulation cycle and penalizes any deviation from prescribed reproductive timelines. Carla, a young woman, struggles against this oppressive system and seeks to regain control over her own body and future.
Critical Reception
Carla received generally positive reviews for its thought-provoking premise and strong performance by its lead, Stéphane Caillard. Critics lauded its timely exploration of reproductive rights and societal control, though some found its pacing uneven.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its timely and relevant themes of reproductive autonomy.
Stéphane Caillard delivers a compelling central performance.
The film's dystopian vision is effective, though at times derivative.
Google audience: Audience reception information is not readily available.
Fun Fact
The film was screened at the Annecy International Animated Film Festival in 2019, despite being a live-action film, due to its strong thematic connection to women's rights and societal issues.
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