Fat Girl
dir. Catherine Breillat · 2001
Plot
A Ma Soeur! is a provocative and shocking drama about sibling rivalry, family discord and relationships. Elena is 15, beautiful and flirtatious. Her less confident sister, Anais, is 12, and constantly eats. On holiday, Elena meets a young Italian student who is determined to seduce her. Anais is forced to watch in silence, conspiring with the lovers, but harbouring jealousy and similar desires. Their actions, however, have unforeseen tragic consequences for the whole family.
Why watch
"Fat Girl" is a haunting exploration of sibling rivalry and the dark undercurrents of desire, where beauty and jealousy intertwine with tragic consequences. Catherine Breillat's stark realism invites viewers into a world where the complexities of adolescence are laid bare, making it a must-watch for those drawn to psychological depth and emotional intensity.