Girls Will Be Girls is an Indo-French coming-of-age drama film featuring Preeti Panigrahi as Mira in the lead role. The film had its world premiere at the 2024 Sundance Film Festival, and Toronto International Film Festival. It will drop directly on OTT in Decmeber 2024.
When and where to watch Girls Will Be Girls?
The film is set to be released on December 18, 2024. It will be available on Amazon Prime Video. Girls Will Be Girls explores themes of female adolescents, the relationship between mother and daughter, and societal expectations.
Plot
The film centres on Mira, an ambitious 18-year-old student who becomes the first female head at her strict boarding school in the Himalayas. It delves into the complex relationship between Mira and her mother, Anila, whose own coming-of-age experiences were left unfulfilled. The movie also aims to show female desires through the perspective of societal judgment.
Cast and production of Girls Will Be Girls
Opening up about the film’s release on OTT, director Shuchi Talati shared, “Girls Will Be Girls is a reflection of diverse perspectives on coming-of-age, uniquely told through the female gaze. Bringing this story to life with an incredible team has been nothing short of extraordinary, and the global recognition we’ve received has been deeply gratifying.”
Talking about the film, the co-producer of the film, Richa Chadha said, “Girls Will Be Girls is a film that captures the raw and authentic experiences of young adults, reflecting the rebellious spirit of adolescence while exploring the challenges of adulting, where inter-generational conflicts and struggle for independence are common. We are thrilled that the universal theme of our dream project has resonated with audiences worldwide, earning international acclaim and recognition at some of the most prominent film festivals.”
The cast includes Preeti Panigrahi as Mira, Kani Kusruti as Anila, and Kesav Binoy Kiron. Shuchi Talati has directed and written the film.
It is produced by Richa Chadha, Claire Chassagne, and Shuchi Talati under Pushing Buttons Studios, Blink Digital, Dolce Vita Films, Crawling Angel Films, and Cinema Inutile.
