# Tomboy (2011)

> A ten-year-old creates a boyish identity among new friends, discovering both the freedom and vulnerability of being seen as Mickaël.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/45189

## Facts

- Runtime: 82 min
- Genres: Drama
- Director: Céline Sciamma
- Cast: Zoé Héran, Malonn Lévana, Jeanne Disson, Sophie Cattani, Mathieu Demy, Rayan Boubekri, Yohan Vero, Noah Vero
- TMDB rating: 7.3/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1847731/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: moderate
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: none
- Mood: tender, wistful, intimate, quiet afternoon, arthouse film night

## Synopsis

A poignant exploration of identity and childhood, where a young girl navigates the complexities of gender and friendship.

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