Zoé Héran,
Malonn Lévana,
Jeanne Disson,
Sophie Cattani,
Mathieu Demy
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A French family with two daughters, 10-year-old Laure and 6-year-old Jeanne, moves to a new neighborhood during the summer holidays. With her Jean Seberg haircut and tomboy ways, Laure is immediately ... read more
DVD Release Date: June 5, 2012
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January 19, 2012An honest drama that raises some interesting questions about sexual identity and why genders are supposed to be important. Sciamma directs her film with simplicity, using a naturalistic direction to approach this delicate subject, observing the characters and leaving an appropria... read more
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November 29, 2011In "Tomboy," 10-year old Laure(Zoe Heran) moves to a new neighborhood with her parents(Sophie Cattani & Mathieu Demy) and younger sister Jeanne(Malonn Levana). While looking out from an apartment window one pleasant afternoon, Laure sees a group of boys playing out in the park. ... read more
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November 7, 2011Truly honest, believably acted, and poignant drama about finding yourself in the midst of the people around you. A truly marvelous film for the open minded.
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January 2, 2012Tomboy was a powerful French film of director Celine Sciamma , which brought a good character study of a 10 year old girl. Played by Zoé Héran, she was Laura who moved into a new town and introduced herself as a boy. The film created a moving portrait of a lonely girl longing fo... read more
Critic Reviews
March 7, 2012
Jon Frosch, The Atlantic
December 16, 2011
John DeFore, Washington Post
Sciamma pictures the story in dappled sunlight and wooded fields that, though not far from dull apartment blocks, have an out-of-time seductiveness. Full Review
December 8, 2011
Carrie Rickey, Philadelphia Inquirer
Open-minded and open-ended, Tomboy is a portrait of pubescence on the brink of chrysalis. Full Review
December 2, 2011
Peter Rainer, Christian Science Monitor
There are nevertheless some marvelous moments. Full Review
December 2, 2011
Jordan Mintzer, Hollywood Reporter
Coming-of-age tale tackles gender confusion with humor and heart. Full Review
December 2, 2011
Jennie Punter, Globe and Mail
Tomboy reveals a side of pre-adolescence rarely (if ever) depicted on the big screen, yet it never feels like a curiosity piece, nor is Laure (Zoé Héran), the titular character, portrayed as an outsid... Full Review
December 2, 2011
Linda Barnard, Toronto Star
Sciamma (Water Lilies) deserves great praise for what she has accomplished with a simple film addressing a complex subject. Full Review
December 1, 2011
Ty Burr, Boston Globe
"Tomboy'' is as visually beautiful as its 10-year-old heroine is defiantly plain. Full Review
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