Drama
Italy,United States of America
The Staggering Girl is a visually stunning film directed by Luca Guadagnino, the acclaimed director of Call Me By Your Name. The film tells the story of Francesca (played by Julianne Moore), a successful writer based in New York, who travels to Rome to visit her mother, an aging artist played by Marthe Keller. Over the course of the film, we see the complex relationship between the two women unfold, as they grapple with their past, their present, and their identities.
The film is a heightened sensory experience, with vivid colors, lush costumes, and stylized camera work that captures the beauty of Rome and the haunting memories that Francesca confronts. The use of couture allows for a dialogue between the visual language of film and the language of fashion, as pieces by Valentino Garavani serve as both stunning background imagery and key plot points.
The film is also notable for its use of a unique narrative structure, as it moves back and forth in time, often blurring the lines between past and present, dream and reality. This structure allows for an immersive exploration of Francesca's psyche and her complicated family history.
In addition to Moore and Keller, the film features a talented cast including Mia Goth, Kyle MacLachlan, and KiKi Layne. The story is a deeply emotional exploration of the bonds between mothers and daughters, the power of memory, and the complexities of identity.
