In his most complex and mature film to date, François Ozon (In The House - SFFF 2013, 8 Women, Swimming Pool) tells an unsettling coming-of-age story. He invites us to follow, over the course of four seasons, the sexual and personal awakening of Isabelle (Marine Vacth), an arrestingly beautiful sixteen-year-old girl.

The first chapter begins in summer on the French Riviera: Isabelle, vacationing with her parents (Géraldine Pailhas and Frédéric Pierrot, both excellent), is determined to lose her virginity. When she succeeds, the experience leaves her cold and detached. Cut to the second chapter: the following autumn in Paris. Isabelle is now leading a double life as a prostitute. She is no victim. Well adjusted and well off, it appears that she is simply enjoying her value as a commodity in the sexual marketplace. Whatever her motivations, with winter and spring yet to come, we can expect anything – anything that is, but easy answers...

With Young & Beautiful, his 14th feature, Ozon explores, with new depth and subtlety, his favorite themes of voyeurism and precocious adolescent sexuality.

Shown with Bang Bang ! by Julien Bisaro.

Q&A with Le Professeur Kevin Elstob follows the Saturday screening.