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Rosine
A young teenaged girl tries to get affection from her cold-hearted mother in this gentle French drama. 14-year old Rosine lives somewhere in northern France where the cold rain continually falls. It is a metaphor for her life. Her mother Marie had her when she was only 16 and now wants little to do with her. She spends most of her nights out on the town. Rosine hungers for her mother's love. She is almost obsessed with getting it. She is frustrated because she never does. One day Pierre, her father shows up from the blue and Mare gladly takes him in. Rosine is a good sport and likes that he takes an interest in her. The brief respite from gloom doesn't last as Pierre soon begins to beat Marie and eventually rapes Rosine. The traumatized girl tries to get her mother to admit the incident, to pay attention to the hurting child, but Marie just doesn't care. Marie has no choice but to run away from home and make her own way.
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Plot Summary
A young, independent woman named Rosine struggles to maintain her freedom and autonomy in a small French village. She navigates complex relationships and societal expectations as she seeks to define her own path. The film explores themes of love, independence, and the constraints of tradition.
Critical Reception
Rosine received a mixed to positive reception from critics, with many praising Béatrice Dalle's performance and the film's exploration of female independence. Some found the narrative occasionally slow, but generally appreciated its sensitive portrayal of its protagonist's struggles.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its sensitive portrayal of a woman's struggle for independence.
Béatrice Dalle's performance is a standout element.
Some critics found the pacing to be somewhat deliberate.
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Fun Fact
The film was notably one of Marcello Mastroianni's final roles before his passing in 1996.
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