The Little Gangster

A restless, downbeat character study that drifts through aimless teenage frustration toward a quiet, uneasy search for connection.

Directed by

Jacques Doillon

Genres

Drama

Starring

Richard Anconina, Gérald Thomassin, Clotilde Courau

Overview

Marc, a troubled teenager, is bored in his native, depressing city of Sete. One day, a simple phone call makes him aware of the existence of Stephanie, a sister he has never met. Armed with a pistol his mother found, he goes out to find her. He steals money from a perfume shop, and is then stopped by a policeman who wants to search him. In the car, Marc threatens the policeman with his gun, demanding that he helps him find his sister...

How it feels

Slow-burning and needs your attention.

About

Isolation, family, identity, coming-of-age

Content

Mild violence, sexual content and language. No gore.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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