Inspired by Françoise Sagan’s iconic coming-of-age novel, Bonjour Tristesse marks the vibrant and emotionally charged debut feature of Montreal-based writer and director Durga Chew-Bose.

Set against the idyllic backdrop of the sun-drenched south of France, the story revolves around Cécile (Lily McInerny), a spirited young girl navigating the complexities of adolescence, and her charming but indulgent widowed father, Raymond (Claes Bang). The pair are enjoying a carefree summer together, reveling in the warmth of the Mediterranean sun, while sharing their experience with Raymond's latest romantic interest, the captivating Elsa (Nailia Harzoune). Their seemingly perfect and laid-back existence is suddenly thrown into disarray with the unexpected arrival of Anne (Chloë Sevigny), a sophisticated and poised old friend of Cécile’s late mother.

Anne's presence challenges the dynamic of their idyllic life, forcing Cécile to confront the shifting boundaries of love, loyalty, and the bittersweet nature of growing up. As tensions mount and relationships evolve, the film delves deep into themes of desire, jealousy, and the inevitable passage of time.

"A work of image and mood, Bonjour Tristesse captures the mythopoetic wonder of an adolescent summer, and the effect is trancelike." - New York Times

In English and some French with subtitles.