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Elena has the clear advantage, women's studies general and a suitor is soon at hand in the tan body of Fernando, an Italian no less, who whispers sweet nothings women's studies general in Elena's ears (and initiates said bad sex) while Anais pretends to be asleep in the next bed. Call it coming-of-age-by-proxy. Breillat's observations of the vulnerability and cunning of teenage lovers are all dead-on, and I have to admit to having squirmed at the awkwardness and shameless women's studies general manipulations of the Elana's Italian lothario. Breillat tends to let scenes linger... More from the NYFF • NYFF Main Page • Storytelling • The Royal Tenenbaums • Y Tu Mama Tambien • Mulholland Drive Join the Discussion Talk about the most promising new movies. Post in the Forum Related Resources • More articles • Film Festivals • Wes Anderson • Richard Linklater • Todd Solondz • French Directors Elsewhere on the Web • Film Society of Lincoln Center • Official Site of the NYFF 2001 • Official Site For most of its running time, "Fat Girl" is a solid coming-of-age flick that intrigues thanks to its lead actresses Anais Reboux and Roxane Mesquida.
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