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movie-review1 year ago•3 min saved

"How to Have Sex": A Compelling Exploration of Relationships and Identity

Molly Manning Walker's "How to Have Sex" takes viewers on a drifty journey through euphoria and dread, following recent British high-school graduate Tara and her friends as they experience post-exams summer fun in Greece. The film, directed by cinematographer Molly Manning Walker, captures the atmosphere of hedonism and the ominous cadence of a techno-fueled descent into hell, while delicately portraying the unspoken rituals and complexities of teenage interactions. Mia McKenna-Bruce's expressive performance anchors the film, as the narrative unfolds with a fragmented, elliptical style that mirrors a dark, fragile memory.

via Vulture|

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film-review1 year ago•3 min saved

Navigating Consent and Coming-of-Age in "How to Have Sex"

"How To Have Sex" is a gritty and realistic teenage sex comedy that explores serious themes of sex and consent, following three British friends on a summer vacation in Greece during their last year of high school. The film sensitively probes the characters' emotions and confusion about sex, straddling the fine line between consent and dissent. With superb performances from the cast, particularly Mia McKenna-Bruce, the film presents complicated situations while delicately dealing with a taboo subject, keeping the focus on Tara's point of view and making it an enthralling and fascinating watch.

via The A.V. Club|

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entertainment1 year ago•2 min saved

"How to Have Sex" Movie Review: Navigating Paradise and Perils

"How to Have Sex" is a vaporous coming-of-age drama directed by Molly Manning Walker, following 16-year-old Tara, played by Mia McKenna-Bruce, on a booze-soaked getaway in Greece with her friends. The film explores themes of partying, self-discovery, and relationships as the characters navigate the holiday's highs and lows, all captured through sensitive cinematography and a keen use of color.

via The New York Times|

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entertainment2 years ago•2 min saved

'How to Have Sex' Takes Top Prize at Cannes' Un Certain Regard Competition

"How to Have Sex," a film about three British teen girls on holiday, won the top prize in the "Un Certain Regard" competition at the Cannes Film Festival. The director, Molly Manning Walker, was not present when the award was announced, but later expressed her hope that the film can start a conversation around consent and good sex. Other winners in the competition included "Hounds," "Goodbye Julia," and "The Buriti Flower."

via Reuters|

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film2 years ago•2 min saved

'How to Have Sex' Takes Top Prize at Cannes Un Certain Regard

UK director Molly Manning Walker's debut film, How To Have Sex, won the top prize in the Un Certain Regard category at the Cannes Film Festival. The film follows a group of teenagers on a clubbing holiday and was praised for its visceral and sensory experience. Other winners included Kamal Lazraq's Hounds and Asmae El Moudir's The Mother Of All Lies. The festival's main competition prizes, including the Palme d'Or, will be announced tomorrow.

via Deadline|

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film-festival2 years ago•4 min saved

'How to Have Sex' Takes Home Top Prize at Cannes Un Certain Regard

British director Molly Manning Walker's debut feature "How to Have Sex" won the top prize at the Un Certain Regard awards ceremony at Cannes, while Moroccan director Kamal Lazraq's "Hounds" won the runner-up jury prize. The ceremony was presided over by jury president John C. Reilly, who also put on a musical performance. Other winners included Asmae El Moudir for Best Director and Mohamed Kordofani for the Freedom Prize.

via Variety|

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film2 years ago•2 min saved

'How to Have Sex': A Wild Summer Holiday Takes a Dark Turn at Cannes

"How to Have Sex," a film premiering in the Un Certain Regard competition at Cannes, follows three British teenage girls on a summer holiday in Malia, Greece, where they party, get wasted, and hook up. The cast's ability to appear heavily intoxicated in front of the camera was crucial to the film's casting process, with the director even spinning them around before every drunk scene. The story takes a darker turn, dealing with sexual consent and the gray area of assault.

via Hollywood Reporter|

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film2 years ago•5 min saved

Molly Manning Walker's 'How To Have Sex': A Wild Summer Holiday Turns Chillingly Dark.

Molly Manning Walker's How to Have Sex, selected for the 2023 Cannes Film Festival, follows three young women on a holiday to Malia, exploring their experiences with male encounters and early adulthood. While the subject matter may seem unremarkable, Walker elevates it with small yet deft choices that capture the contours of this social minefield with deeper accuracy. The film plays like an episode of Love Island as directed by Éric Rohmer, and its broad appeal to a younger demographic may inspire hope for the future of cinephilia.

via Decider|

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film2 years ago•5 min saved

Exploring Consent and Devastating Consequences in 'How to Have Sex': A Cannes Breakout

How to Have Sex, a debut film by Molly Manning Walker, follows three British teenage girls on a summer trip to Greece. The girls are determined to party and have sex with as many people as possible before university, but the stakes are higher than they realize. The film explores the challenges of female friendship and the devastating aftermath of sexual assault. Mia McKenna Bruce delivers a powerful portrayal of a young woman grappling with the reality of her assault, dialing back Tara’s energy so that we can feel the character withdraw the more she remembers.

via Hollywood Reporter|

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film2 years ago•4 min saved

Exploring Consent and Devastating Consequences in 'How to Have Sex': Cannes Director to Watch.

Molly Manning Walker's debut film "How to Have Sex" is a powerful coming-of-age drama that explores teenage desires and dreams while also delving into issues of class and culture. Set in the Greek town of Malia, the film follows three teenage girls on their first unaccompanied holiday abroad as they seek to have sex. The film is a non-judgmental behavioral study that looks at the situation from both sides and features an extraordinary performance from Mia McKenna-Bruce.

via Deadline|

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