Ava , by Léa Mysius, will be released in French cinemas on June 21. JustFocus tells you a little more and invites you to discover its trailer!
A new talent from La Fémis
Graduated from the Fémis script section in 2014, Léa Mysius signed her first feature film with Ava . She had previously distinguished herself through three short films selected and awarded in numerous festivals. She has also co-written with several directors, including Arnaud Desplechin.
Presented at the Critics' Week at the 2017 Cannes Film Festival, the feature film marked and intrigued the Croisette. Synopsis: Ava is a 13-year-old girl. During her vacation near the Atlantic coast, she learns that she will gradually lose her sight. If her mother decides to act as if nothing had happened so that they can have the best vacation possible, Ava, for her part, chooses to respond by experiencing life adventures in accelerated and at a more intensified pace. During the latter, Ava will steal a large black dog belonging to a boy on the run…
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q1FvpY07eB4
The trailer augurs a disturbing, vibrant and promising work. The discovery of Noée Abita, who plays this young heroine in search of life, is probably not for nothing. At his side, we find Laure Calamy (Stay vertical, Dix pour cent), Juan Cano and Tamara Cano.
Before you can see Ava on the big screen at the end of the month, bonus some pictures of the film!