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Director Reflects on Debut Film Journey in France

5/2/2025

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The director reminisces about her debut film, adapting Françoise Sagan’s "Bonjour Tristesse" in the picturesque south of France. Working alongside a talented local crew for over a month, she absorbed invaluable filmmaking lessons. A simple sun hat became her symbol of confidence, reminding her of the practical essentials that shaped her journey on set.

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The director reminisces about her debut film, adapting Françoise Sagan’s "Bonjour Tristesse" in the picturesque south of France. Working alongside a talented local crew for over a month, she absorbed invaluable filmmaking lessons. A simple sun hat became her symbol of confidence, reminding her of the practical essentials that shaped her journey on set.