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Slovenian Film Explores Teenage Confusion and Desire

12/5/2025

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Story summary
  • Urska Djukic, a Slovenian director, presents Little Trouble Girls as a coming-of-age story about Lucia, a 16-year-old in a Catholic school all-girls choir.
  • The narrative follows Lucia’s confusion and longing, including her fascination with Ana-Maria, a charismatic peer.
  • Djukic contrasts Lucia’s innocence with visual metaphors, including an opening shot of a vulva from a 14th-century manuscript.
  • The film balances a sympathetic portrayal with stylistic elements that deepen the narrative.