The article highlights Laurent Cantet's final film, co-written with Robin Campillo, which delves into the struggles of youth, desire, and identity. Set against the backdrop of class distinctions, it follows 16-year-old Enzo, who defies his privileged upbringing by quitting school to work as an apprentice on a construction site. His family's expectations and his connection with a conflicted Ukrainian worker named Vlad underscore themes of identity and the complexities of growing up in a class-conscious society. Ultimately, the film portrays the painful search for purpose among young characters grappling with their destinies.
Enzo's elder brother is poised for a prestigious university career. Enzo, however, wants to quit school for manual laborâan act of defiance against his privileged upbringing.
Enzo is drawn to Vlad, a young Ukrainian with a sense of identity and a dramatic dilemmaâstay in France or go home to fight against Russia.
Collection
[
|
...
]