Review of Suzanne (2013) by Matt M — 21 Nov 2013

The story of a young French girl named Suzanne, her family life and a passionate troublesome love affair. Quillévéré is widely non-judgemental in his portrayal of the characters, despite their imperfections and the titular character's stubbornness and irreparable constant lenience towards wrong decisions.

Much can be said about the film's pace, which is quite fast and doesn't give enough time for the viewer to fully establish an emotional connection to the story and let the events sink in. However, Suzanne's great asset lies in its cast's great and heartfelt performances.

Sara Forestier is particularly impressive as Suzanne, a character that can quite frankly be described as a lovable deficient, in a poignant portrayal that sees her as constantly losing all her own battles almost on purpose.