LOL (Laughing Out Loud)

• Comedy

A sun-drenched Parisian summer provides the backdrop for a refreshingly honest and often awkward coming-of-age story centered on Lola, a teenager navigating the turbulent intersection of burgeoning sexuality and a fiercely protective mother. Unlike typical high school comedies, this film eschews broad slapstick for a nuanced portrayal of adolescent desire and the complex power dynamics within a mother-daughter relationship, fueled by a vibrant and realistic portrayal of teenage life. The narrative observes Lola's attempts to accelerate her transition to adulthood, juxtaposing her fantasies with the grounded realities of first love and familial boundaries, creating a uniquely relatable and at times hilariously uncomfortable exploration of female independence.