Shuchi Talati’s film “Girls Will Be Girls” has won praise for its nuanced storyline and gripping examination of puberty.
The film, which just took home two Sundance Film Festival honors, stars Kani Kusruti and Preeti Panigrahi in key parts.
The plot, which takes place in an upscale boarding school, centers on Mira (Panigrahi), who must manage her complicated relationship with her mother, Anila (Kusruti), while adjusting to her new position as the first female Head Prefect.
The film deftly depicts the emotional interplay between mother and daughter while capturing Mira’s path of self-discovery and sexual enlightenment.
The film’s nuanced narrative and the complexity of its characters—especially Kusruti’s portrayal of a domineering but lonely mother—have drawn praise from critics.
