The Beautiful Person
2008
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Synopsis
In the wake of her mother's tragic death, French teenager Junie transfers to a different high school. Though Junie lives mostly inside her own head, her beauty and stoicism win her the attention of the entire male student population. Junie begins dating the gentle Otto Cleves, but finds herself intensely drawn to her youthful Italian language teacher, Nemours. When Nemours begins to reciprocate, serious complications ensue.
Facts
Based on
La Princesse de Clèves
Setting
Paris
Filming location
Lycée Molière
Original language
French, Italian, English, Russian
Trailer
Stills
Festival History
- César Awards 2009 generic
- Lumiere Awards 2009 generic
- BFI London Film Festival 2008 generic
- San Sebastián International Film Festival 2008 generic
