Carole Le Page

This irreverent, absurdist comedy overtly steals the spirit and style of a sacred tradition of French New Wave cinema, romanticizing its ethos while charmingly parodying the stereotypes that populate Gallic movies. From the Quinzaine, a summery dose of pure Frenchness.

With her usual playful, self-deprecating wit, Sophie Letourneur crafted this delightful gem starring Louis Garrel. Shot during the Locarno Film Festival, Les coquillettes is a refreshingly candid comedy that follows three unashamed women more interested in potential flings than high-brow flicks.