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Original language title: Langue étrangère
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Two 17 year-olds must grapple with how to understand themselves and each other, in this bittersweet coming-of-age romance from Camera d’Or winner Claire Burger.

Withdrawn French teen Fanny goes on foreign exchange to stay with her larger-than-life German pen pal Lena and her single mother (Nina Hoss; Tár, MGFF23). Though Fanny understands German, the language difference proves a major barrier in preventing the two from hitting it off. But Lena’s confidence and outspoken political activism quickly enthralls the shy Lena, as the pair are drawn into a boundary-testing friendship that may just lead to something more.

Best Screenplay, LesGaiCineMad, Madrid International LGBT Film Festival

“A tough and tender romance between two teen girls finding each other in translation.”

— The Hollywood Reporter

“Whereas American movies tend to simplify the teenage experience to hormones and peer pressure, Burger presents a far more complex portrait of her two protagonists in all their contradictions.”

— Variety

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About Foreign Language
  • Community

    Bisexual Women Lesbian
  • Director

    Claire Burger
  • Writer

    Claire Burger, Léa Mysius
  • Cast

    Lilith Grasmug Josefa Heinsius Nina Hoss Chiara Mastroianni Jalal Altawil
  • Producer

    Marie-Ange Luciani
  • Company Credits

    Courtesy of: Palace Films
  • Program Strand

    Narrative Feature
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