Luna

Luna (Laëtitia Clément) is a young woman hungry for life. During a night out, she, Chloé (Lyna Khoudri), and other friends mug a young man (Rod Paradot). Shortly afterwards, he becomes Luna's new colleague. In the suburbs of Montpellier, 16-year-old Luna lives a turbulent life between working on a vegetable farm, partying with friends, and her complicated relationship with her boyfriend Ruben. During a night out with her clique, a young graffiti artist is brutally attacked—an act in which Luna is also involved. A few weeks later, she encounters the victim, Alex, again – as a new colleague at the farm. He doesn't recognize her, and a tender relationship develops between the two. But Luna is plagued by guilt and faces the decision of whether to tell Alex the truth. Elsa Diringer's feature film debut LUNA (2017) is an intense coming-of-age drama that explores the moral dilemmas of a teenager torn between loyalty, guilt, and the desire for a new start. Laëtitia Clément embodies Luna with impressive authenticity and was awarded Best Young Actress at the 2018 Festival du Film de Cabourg for her performance. She is joined by Rod Paradot as Alex and Lyna Khoudri as Chloé. Elin Kirschfink's cinematography captures the summer atmosphere of southern France and contrasts the idyllic surroundings with the protagonist's inner conflicts. Thibaut Barbillon's music underscores the emotional depth of the film. LUNA has been presented at several festivals, including the Festival du Cinéma Méditerranéen de Montpellier, and has received positive reviews for its sensitive portrayal of a young woman in search of forgiveness and self-determination.

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  • women
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Actors

  • Laetitia Clément
  • Rod Paradot
  • Lyna Khoudri
  • Julien Bodet
  • Frédéric Pierrot

Director

  • Elsa Diringer

Drama, Romance


1h 33min


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France
2017
During a night out, Luna and her friends abuse a young man. A short time later, this man becomes Luna's new work colleague.

During a night out, Luna and her friends abuse a young man. A short time later, this man becomes Luna's new work colleague.


Luna (Laëtitia Clément) is a young woman hungry for life. During a night out, she, Chloé (Lyna Khoudri), and other friends mug a young man (Rod Paradot). Shortly afterwards, he becomes Luna's new colleague.


In the suburbs of Montpellier, 16-year-old Luna lives a turbulent life between working on a vegetable farm, partying with friends, and her complicated relationship with her boyfriend Ruben. During a night out with her clique, a young graffiti artist is brutally attacked—an act in which Luna is also involved. A few weeks later, she encounters the victim, Alex, again – as a new colleague at the farm. He doesn't recognize her, and a tender relationship develops between the two. But Luna is plagued by guilt and faces the decision of whether to tell Alex the truth.


Elsa Diringer's feature film debut LUNA (2017) is an intense coming-of-age drama that explores the moral dilemmas of a teenager torn between loyalty, guilt, and the desire for a new start. Laëtitia Clément embodies Luna with impressive authenticity and was awarded Best Young Actress at the 2018 Festival du Film de Cabourg for her performance. She is joined by Rod Paradot as Alex and Lyna Khoudri as Chloé.


Elin Kirschfink's cinematography captures the summer atmosphere of southern France and contrasts the idyllic surroundings with the protagonist's inner conflicts. Thibaut Barbillon's music underscores the emotional depth of the film. LUNA has been presented at several festivals, including the Festival du Cinéma Méditerranéen de Montpellier, and has received positive reviews for its sensitive portrayal of a young woman in search of forgiveness and self-determination.

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