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Ballsy Girl

Original title: Forte
  • 2020
  • G
  • 1h 35m
IMDb RATING
5.1/10
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Valérie Lemercier and Melha Bedia in Ballsy Girl (2020)
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Nour wishes she could be more feminine and wants dudes to see her as a girl, not a cute brother. So when Sissi, a pole dance instructor, offers to teach her for free, Nour grabs the chance t... Read allNour wishes she could be more feminine and wants dudes to see her as a girl, not a cute brother. So when Sissi, a pole dance instructor, offers to teach her for free, Nour grabs the chance to try something new.Nour wishes she could be more feminine and wants dudes to see her as a girl, not a cute brother. So when Sissi, a pole dance instructor, offers to teach her for free, Nour grabs the chance to try something new.

  • Director
    • Katia Lewkowicz
  • Writers
    • Melha Bedia
    • Frédéric Hazan
    • Katia Lewkowicz
  • Stars
    • Melha Bedia
    • Valérie Lemercier
    • Alison Wheeler
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  • IMDb RATING
    5.1/10
    999
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Katia Lewkowicz
    • Writers
      • Melha Bedia
      • Frédéric Hazan
      • Katia Lewkowicz
    • Stars
      • Melha Bedia
      • Valérie Lemercier
      • Alison Wheeler
    • 8User reviews
    • 5Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
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    Melha Bedia
    • Nour
    Valérie Lemercier
    Valérie Lemercier
    • Sissi
    Alison Wheeler
    • Axelle
    Bastien Ughetto
    • Steph
    Nanou Garcia
    • Nadia
    Ramzy Bedia
    Ramzy Bedia
    • Robert
    Jonathan Cohen
    Jonathan Cohen
    • Gianni
    Yasin Houicha
    • Rayane
    Oussama Kheddam
    • Farid
    Lionel Lingelser
    Lionel Lingelser
    • Nicolas, le docteur
    Wilfried Capet
    • Sofiane
    Yilin Yang
    • Michèle
    Alice Dufour
    Alice Dufour
    • Chloé
    Florent Pinget
    • Hipster barman
    Hovnatan Avédikian
    • L'homme qui déménage
    Alexandre Achdjian
    • Joueur urban 1
    Jason Divengele
    • Joueur urban 2
    Pierre Rousselet
    Pierre Rousselet
    • Joueur urban 3
    • Director
      • Katia Lewkowicz
    • Writers
      • Melha Bedia
      • Frédéric Hazan
      • Katia Lewkowicz
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    8davidbarkev

    Beautifully Done Coming of Age Movie

    Yes there is little new in the way of storyline and yes the plot is predictable. But the story is done from a very modern woman's perspective, and as is all too often the case, a young woman who has been made to feel undesirable unless she is doing a man's job and meeting a man's needs. In addition, the movie shows the gymnastic side of pole dancing and it's ability to change a person's self respect through physical performance. All-in-all, the main character succeeds in moving from her insecurities to a complete self-assured woman. Well done Nour!
    8Golightly678

    Loved this so much

    Went in with no expectations. I was pleasantly surprised. A wonderful movie that touches the heart of any woman who knows the awkward phase of life but this is about a later bloomer. I thoroughly enjoyed all the cast. The writing was beautifully done, directing made me feel like I was there watching. Very much enjoyed until the very end. The music in this is fantastic. I highly recommend watching this in French with subs. The English dubs were clunky and just terrible. That and a lot is lost without the main actresses voice.
    6nicolasmaczk

    5.5 stars, an ok little movie

    First of all, the title in French literally means "chubby/thick/chunky", I don't understand why they translated it to "ballsy girl". Writing is clean and everything's done by the book. It's a typical French movie with all the overused (/misused) clichéd Moroccan culture that I usually hate, but this time it was less out of control and actually did the job at conveying what a real Moroccan family looks like in France, but... it wasn't the focus of the movie anyway. Acting was on point, I enjoyed Lemercier and Bedia's (Ramzy) parts, even though I would have loved to see more Ramzy. The story isn't exceptional, don't go in expecting something huge. You'll smile some, laugh some, and maybe feel a bit sad here and there, but the movie isn't really trying to get more out of you. Watch it if you have a hour and a half to kill otherwise you may feel like you wasted your time.
    10Hearsthething

    Reminds me of the movies in the late 80s- that's great!

    This is an un-cynical, sincere movie that made me feel better about the world and people in general. All the cast members were excellent, showing depth in even the smaller rolres.

    Oscar-award-winning. No. But if you are looking for an escape that is grittier than a Hallmark Christmas movie, more relatable than a typical Hollywood movie of this type, and thoroughly enjoyable without having to try too hard as a viewer- it hits the spot. It's a comfort food film. If that's what you're looking for.
    3olaf-66694

    Poor student comedy

    No jokes, just a few misunderstandings until a tiny little happy end. Boring and not funny at all.

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      Production manager Gaëtane Josse has the briefest of cameos as a beautician in a beauty salon Nour walks into.
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      Referenced in Les enfants de la télé: Episode dated 22 March 2020 (2020)

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    • Release date
      • January 19, 2021 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • France
    • Language
      • French
    • Also known as
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    • Production company
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    • Runtime
      • 1h 35m(95 min)
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      • 2.00 : 1

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