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The Playground movie

🎬 Title: The Playground / La cour

Story: After years spent abroad in Australia, Anya’s parents make the decision to return to France, forcing her to enroll in public school for the very first time. However, her initial days at school are fraught with challenges. On her first day, she’s struck on the head by a soccer ball, and when no one steps up to apologize, tensions escalate quickly. Anya finds herself at odds with her classmates from the get-go. Despite feeling like an outsider, she doesn’t seem particularly bothered. Fortunately, she finds support from Zoé, Nils, and Jade, who, like her, feel a bit different. Together, they form a new friendship group. Yet, Anya is drawn to Nathan, the school director’s son, who keeps his distance, fearing it would be uncool in front of his friends to show interest in her. Meanwhile, the girls devise a plan to establish their presence on the playground, leading to an all-out confrontation between the boys and girls. Just how far will their rivalry go?

⭐ Rating: 6 (10 votes)

📅 Release date: 2022-09-14

⏱️ Runtime: 1h 30m

🎭 Genres: Drama, TV Movie

🎬 Director: Hafsia Herzi

✍️ Writers: Nacim Mehtar, Victor Jestin

🌍 Country: France

🏢 Production Companies: Albertine Productions, ARTE, TV5 Monde, CNC

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👥 Cast: Lucie Loste Berset (Anya), Clotilde Courau (Laurence), Djanis Bouzyani (Vincent), Ludovic Berthillot (Monsieur Guillard), Jérémie Laheurte (Joel), Lizzie Brocheré (Raphaëlle), Sylvère Jacot (Nathan), Olivia Espinas (Romy), Tom Gérard-Beuvelot (Nils), Jade Meunier (Jade)

Editor’s note: Here’s a brief overview of The Playground (2022): This film combines drama and TV movie elements, prioritizing tone over spectacle. Under Hafsia Herzi’s guidance, it maintains a balanced rhythm and an authentic sense of place. With performances from Lucie Loste Berset, Clotilde Courau, and Djanis Bouzyani, the film is anchored by their subtle, relatable portrayals. At a runtime of 1 hour and 30 minutes, it unfolds at a deliberate pace, ensuring scenes remain engaging without overstaying their welcome. Reception has varied, so if you’re drawn to the themes presented, consider adding it to your watchlist for its mood and atmosphere.

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