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En Garde
Alice is 16 years old and an introverted girl with a special ability: she hears extraordinarily well. When her mother sends her to a Catholic foster home, she remains an outsider in a group of self-confident teenage girls. Only Berivan, a Kurdish refugee who seeks for asylum in Germany, tries to learn more about Alice. They finally become close friends, but Berivan's relationship to an Albanian guy destroys the girls' friendship
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Plot Summary
A young woman, feeling pressured by societal expectations and her family's legacy, decides to pursue fencing in a male-dominated sport. She navigates the challenges of training, competition, and her own identity while grappling with romantic entanglements.
Critical Reception
En Garde received a mixed to positive reception, with critics often praising its lighthearted approach to themes of identity and ambition, particularly within a unique sports setting. The performances were generally well-regarded, though some found the plot to be somewhat predictable.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its charming premise and engaging lead performance.
Noted for its light and entertaining tone.
Some found the story to be a bit formulaic.
Google audience: Audience reception for "En Garde" is not widely documented on Google reviews, making it difficult to summarize specific likes or dislikes.
Fun Fact
The film's exploration of a female protagonist excelling in fencing challenged traditional gender roles within sports cinema at the time of its release.
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