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Eva Victor's Poignant Directorial Debut
16 Dec
Summary
- Film explores a college trauma with dark humor.
- It is Eva Victor's first time writing and directing.
- The narrative unfolds through chapters before, during, and after an event.
Eva Victor's directorial debut, a poignant and darkly humorous drama, examines a significant event experienced by a woman during her college years. The narrative structure thoughtfully divides the story into chapters, revealing the unfolding of life both before and after this pivotal moment.
Introduced to Agnes (Victor) as she learns her friend Lydie (Naomi Ackie) is pregnant, the film uses a dinner with fellow graduates to flesh out past rivalries and the outline of Agnes's experience. It highlights Agnes's current role as a college instructor, the jealousy from a colleague, and her status as a professor's favorite.
Victor demonstrates considerable skill by transforming trauma into comedy without losing its emotional weight. This masterful balance, evident in her writing, directing, and acting, generates excitement for her future projects. The film's title gains its full meaning upon witnessing the final scene, concluding a 103-minute viewing experience.
