French
France
With her debut film selected for the official competition at Cannes, filmmaker Agathe Riedinger shares her fascination and fears regarding the quest for fame on social media. The story follows the tumultuous journey of Liane, a daring and fiery 19-year-old. The young girl lives with her family under the dusty sun of Fréjus. Obsessed with beauty and the desire to become someone, she sees reality TV as the ultimate opportunity to be loved. Fate seems to finally smile upon her when she auditions for the show Miracle Island… A narrative that is both critical and empathetic, exploring fervent hopes and intense emotions.