How ‘A Girl’s Story’ Filmmaker Judith Godrèche Tackled Violence in a ‘Feminist Way’
Judith Godrèche's film 'A Girl's Story' addresses themes of adolescent intimacy and consent through the lens of a young woman's experience. The film, adapted from Annie Ernaux's autobiographical novel, highlights the relevance of these issues in today's society. Godrèche emphasizes the importance of creating a safe filming environment for young actors while tackling sensitive subjects like violence.
- ▪Judith Godrèche premieres her film 'A Girl's Story' at Cannes 2026.
- ▪The film explores adolescent intimacy and consent, focusing on a 17-year-old's summer camp experience.
- ▪Godrèche aims to create a safe filming environment for young actors, emphasizing responsible filmmaking.
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Home > Creative Content > Movies How ‘A Girl’s Story’ Filmmaker Judith Godrèche Tackled Violence in a ‘Feminist Way’ “Actors are not supposed to live the violence,” the filmmaker says of her approach to the story of a young woman’s assault Ben Croll May 20, 2026 @ 9:25 AM Share on Social Media Share on Facebook Share on X (formerly Twitter) Share on LinkedIn Share on Email Judith Godreche premieres her new film "A Girl's Story" at Cannes 2026 (Photo by Andreas Rentz/Getty Images) Judith Godrèche doesn’t just want to start a conversation. A fixture of international film and television, the actor and filmmaker has more recently redefined herself as French cinema’s leading MeToo voice — calling out industry aggressors and codes of silence while backing her activism with legal action.
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