Aug. 20, 2013|France|95 Min.|Not Rated
Genre: Drama
Description: During a summer vacation with her family in the south of France, 17-year-old Isabelle decides to lose her virginity to a charming German boy named Felix. However, the experience leaves her unfulfilled. By autumn, she begins working as a high-end escort under the alias Lea. Among her clients is Georges, a 63-year-old man she grows fond of. Tragically, Georges suffers a fatal heart attack during their encounter. Isabelle attempts to revive him but ultimately leaves the scene.
In winter, the police inform Isabelle’s mother, Sylvie, about her daughter’s secret life and Georges’ death. Sylvie reacts with anger, slapping Isabelle repeatedly before apologizing and grounding her. Isabelle is questioned by the police, where she reveals she was initially approached by a man offering money for sex but found it distasteful. Inspired by a report on students earning money through prostitution, she created a website, acquired a second phone, and started her own business. As a minor, Isabelle is considered a victim and avoids charges, but her mother confiscates her earnings. Sylvie takes Isabelle to a therapist to help her cope with the trauma and her guilt over Georges’ death.
After quitting prostitution, Isabelle resumes a typical teenage life, working as a babysitter. In spring, she meets Alex at a party, and they begin dating. Their relationship takes a turn when Isabelle ends things, admitting she doesn’t love him. Reactivating her phone’s SIM card, she checks messages from clients under her alias, Lea. Meanwhile, Georges’ widow, Alice, discovers Lea’s contact information in her late husband’s address book and requests a meeting at a hotel.
Cast director: François Ozon
Cast actor: Marine Vacth, Géraldine Pailhas, Charlotte Rampling, Frédéric Pierrot, Nathalie Richard, Johan Leysen, Fantin Ravat, Laurent Delbecque, Djédjé Apali, Lucas Prisor
Original name: Jeune & Jolie