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France, 1870s. Rosalie is a young woman unlike any other. She hides a secret: she was born with a face and body covered in hair. She’s concealed her peculiarity all her life to stay safe, shaving to fit in. Until Abel, an indebted bar owner unaware of her secret, marries Rosalie for her dowry. Will Abel be able to love Rosalie and see her as the woman she is, once he finds out the truth?
In a small French village in 1900, Rosalie lives a hidden life, concealing her unusual condition: she possesses a prominent facial birthmark. She works in a café while secretly married to Abel, a former soldier struggling to make ends meet. When Abel's mounting debts force him to publicly display Rosalie as a circus attraction, their marriage and Rosalie's very identity are put to the ultimate test.
Rosalie has received generally positive reviews, with critics praising its sensitive portrayal of a woman navigating societal prejudice and its strong lead performances. The film's visual style and thematic exploration of identity and acceptance have been highlighted as key strengths.
Praised for its sensitive handling of themes of otherness and societal judgment.
Nadia Tereszkiewicz delivers a compelling and nuanced performance as Rosalie.
The film's period setting and visual aesthetic contribute to its immersive atmosphere.
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Nominated for the Queer Palm at the 2023 Cannes Film Festival.
The film's director, St uevo Br uevo, stated that the unique birthmark on Rosalie's face was created using practical effects and makeup, rather than CGI, to maintain a sense of authenticity.
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There's something quite unnerving about this film. It all starts when the young "Rosalie" (Nadia Tereszkiewicz) is essentially dowered out to bar owner "Abel" (Benoît Magimel) so her father can be rid of her and so that her new husband can ...