Review of The Quiet Girl (2022) by Tvjerry — 17 Mar 2023
This is the first Irish production to be Oscar-nominated for Best International Film and they do indeed speak most of the dialogue in Gaelic (with subtitles). The titular character is an unhappy, struggling 9-year-old who lives in 80s Rural Ireland with her broken family.
She's sent away to spend the summer with 2 relatives, where she's nurtured into a better outlook. It's obvious that this film has a British heritage: The performances, the direction and the emotions are all restrained yet effective.
Even though it moves at a deliberate pace, it's never dull and the final few minutes are quietly touching.
This review of The Quiet Girl (2022) was written by Tvjerry on 17 Mar 2023.
The Quiet Girl has generally received very positive reviews.
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