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Jeunesse Doree

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1hr 25min
Release:
2001
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Synopsis: In this light comedy-drama, Angela (Alexandra Laflandre) and Gwenaelle (Alexandra Jeudon) are two young women who have grown up best friends in a suburb outside of Paris. The two have lived a sheltered life -- a bit more sheltered than they would like -- and when they're given the opportunity to spend their summer break from school photographing historic homes across the country, the girls leap at the chance. As they hit the road, Angela and Gwenaelle get to know a lot more about themselves and each ... Full Synopsis
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Jeunesse Doree (Gilded Youth) is an enjoyable and well-made coming-of-age movie. But in her scrupulous efforts to avoid cliché and melodrama, writer-director Zaida Ghorab-Volta has made a film that's somewhat slight and episodic. Lacking any real drama or narrative drive, it fades from the memory quickly once it's over. The two leads, Alexandra Jeudon as Gwenaelle and Alexandra Laflandre as Angela, ... Full Review
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