Girlhood (2014)

Oppressed by her family setting, dead-end school prospects and the boys law in the neighborhood, Marieme starts a new life after meeting a group of three free-spirited girls. She changes her name, her dress code, and quits school to be accepted in the gang, hoping that this will be a way to freedom.

Genres: Drama

What to watch after Girlhood

• Water Lilies (2007) — Same feel: emotional, dramatic
• Being 17 (2016) — Céline Sciamma wrote for both
• Petite Maman (2021) — Céline Sciamma directed both
• Tomboy (2011) — Céline Sciamma directed both
• Lila Says (2004) — Same subject: ghetto
• Career Girls (1997) — Same feel: realistic, emotional