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Tomboy

2011 · 82 min · Director: Céline Sciamma

Tomboy (2011) is a drama, directed by Céline Sciamma. It stars Zoé Héran and Malonn Lévana. It captures the growing pains of youth. The 82-minute film holds an audience score of 7.3/10.

Cast
Zoé Héran Zoé Héran Malonn Lévana Malonn Lévana Jeanne Disson Jeanne Disson Sophie Cattani Sophie Cattani Mathieu Demy Mathieu Demy R Rayan Boubekri

What Tomboy Is About

Celine Sciamma's 2011 film follows a ten year old who moves to a new neighbourhood. The child introduces themself with a boy's name. It goes on that way all summer. The film watches the rules children set among themselves; the narrative uses what will happen when school starts as its tension. The cast are all children. It was shot in France on a small budget. It is the director's second film. Who it's for: those who like quiet films about gender and childhood. Who it's not for: viewers expecting a clear conclusion; the film does not tie the child's identity to a definition.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Tomboy about?

Celine Sciamma's 2011 film follows a ten year old who moves to a new neighbourhood. The child introduces themself with a boy's name.

Where can I watch Tomboy?

Tomboy is available to watch on digital platforms such as Criterion Channel. Current rent and buy options are listed in the "Where to Watch" section on this page.

How long is Tomboy?

Tomboy runs for 82 minutes (1h 22m).

When did Tomboy come out?

Tomboy was released in 2011.

Who directed Tomboy?

Tomboy was directed by Céline Sciamma.

Who stars in Tomboy?

Tomboy stars Zoé Héran, Malonn Lévana, Jeanne Disson, Sophie Cattani.

What is Tomboy's rating?

Tomboy holds 7.4/10 on IMDb and 7.3/10 on TMDB. Its Pulse Score is 77 out of 100.

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