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Tiger Girl
Having failed to get into the police force, Margarete takes up training as a security guard. One night she runs into a sexually agressive ex-colleague who insists on hailing a taxi to take her home to his place. Enter Tiger: short brown hair, a tough girl and a fighter, the cab driver. Realising that the situation is far from consensual, Tiger speeds off with Margarete, leaving her companion standing in the street. It won’t be the last time she rushes to Margarete’s aid. Tiger lives in an attic flat with two men. She knows how to wield a baseball bat. Stealing a uniform from security and renaming Margarete ‘Vanilla’, she begins to steer her life in a completely different direction.
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Plot Summary
Tiger Girl tells the story of a young woman named Vanilla, who is trying to find her place in the world. She moves to Berlin and becomes infatuated with a charismatic and enigmatic woman named Tiger. As their relationship deepens, Vanilla becomes increasingly drawn into Tiger's reckless and hedonistic lifestyle, leading her down a path of self-destruction.
Critical Reception
Tiger Girl received mixed to positive reviews, with many critics praising its strong performances, particularly from the lead actresses, and its bold exploration of themes like obsession, identity, and destructive relationships. Some found the narrative to be somewhat predictable or overly stylized.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its intense and compelling lead performances.
Noted for its raw and unflinching portrayal of a toxic relationship.
Some found the pacing and narrative progression to be uneven.
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Fun Fact
The film is based on the novel 'Tiger Milk' by Stefanie de Velasco.
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