Little Girl Petite fille
by Sébastien Lifshitz
Special screenings 2020
Official synopsis
For a year, Sébastien Lifshitz followed the daily life of Sacha, a seven-year-old girl born in a boy’s body. Sacha’s parents struggle to protect her from transphobia and for institutions (primarily school) to accept her for what she is. With all the delicacy that characterizes his work, Sébastien Lifshitz delivers an intimate and moving portrait of a close-knit family. This documentary is full of heart-breaking sweetness and benevolence.
Biography and Filmography
After studying at the École du Louvre, Sébastien Lifshitz scored an international theatrical hit with his debut feature film, “Come Undone”, in 2000. He went on to direct “The Crossing” (2001), “Wild Side” (2004) and “Bambi” (2016), which both won prizes at the Berlinale. After “Les Invisibles” (2012), in official selection at Cannes, and “The Lives of Thérèse” (2017), his documentary “Adolescents” was acclaimed at Locarno last year.
by Sébastien Lifshitz
After studying at the École du Louvre, Sébastien Lifshitz scored an international theatrical hit with his debut feature film, “Come Undone”, in 2000. He went on to direct “The Crossing” (2001), “Wild Side” (2004) and “Bambi” (2016), which both won prizes at the Berlinale. After “Les Invisibles” (2012), in official selection at Cannes, and “The Lives of Thérèse” (2017), his documentary “Adolescents” was acclaimed at Locarno last year.