The School Girls

In a secluded convent boarding school, young girls face a strict regimen and the oppressive presence of their teachers. As they navigate adolescence and their burgeoning desires, they find solace and rebellion in music and dreams. The film explores themes of repression, sexuality, and the yearning for freedom within a rigid societal structure.

The School Girls received mixed to positive reviews upon its release. While some critics lauded its artistic direction and thematic depth, others found its pacing slow and its narrative disjointed. Audience reception was similarly divided, with some appreciating its unique musical elements and others put off by its somber tone.

• Praised for its striking visual style and musical numbers.

• Critiqued for its ambiguous narrative and lack of clear resolution.

• Explores themes of female awakening and societal constraints with a melancholic beauty.

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Although set in a convent, the film was actually shot at the Lycée Henri-IV in Paris, a prestigious public secondary school.