Summary13-year-old Ava learns that she will lose her sight sooner than expected, and she confronts the problem in her own way.
Directed By:Léa Mysius
Written By:Léa Mysius, Paul Guilhaume
Ava
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Generally Favorable
62
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Metascore
Generally Favorable
40% Positive
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May 22, 2017
90
Mysius’ startlingly assured, exquisitely shot “Ava” is a film that doesn’t simply explore the textural possibilities of 35mm film for the hell of it, it makes thematic use of them, to stunning, evocative effect.
Sep 1, 2022
80
In its totality Ava is a powerful and authentic depiction of a vital moment in a young woman’s life.
May 28, 2022
60
Mysius loses control of the tone, and the wayward direction of the last half hour, which unfolds mostly at a gypsy wedding and goes on 15 minutes too long, suggests difficulty finding resolution, a common problem with first films.
May 28, 2022
50
Along with its arresting visual sense – the film is handsomely shot on 35mm – it can boast a robust resistance to the cinematic cliches of portrayal of disability.
Mar 28, 2018
38
The film's constant cruelty is so inescapable that it starts to feel unfair not only to the protagonist, but to Iran itself.
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May 14, 2023
7
Léa Mysius' Ava is an engaging and original story that depicts a divergent approach to adolescence and visual impairment, turning the situation into something more malleable in dramatic terms rather than looking for quick and cheap melodrama, especially when it comes to the more predictable conventions of commercial cinema.
Fortunately the director doesn't seek to fall into the mold, and in her feature debut she pulls off a very interesting and quite enjoyable movie. It gives something to think about, but not because of complex plot intricacies, but because the story invites you to reflect on the situation of the main character and the people around her. It deserves to be seen and frankly I liked it better than her recent film The Five Devils.
Feb 20, 2025
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I DONT EVEN SAW THIS AND I CANT DELETE MY RATING, WHY I CANT DELETE MY RATING, METACRITIC?????????????
Production Company:
- F Comme Film
- Trois Brigands Productions
- Ciné@
- Canal+
- Arte France Cinéma
- ARTE
- Centre national du cinéma et de l'image animée (CNC)
- Région Nouvelle-Aquitaine
- Département des Landes
- Cinémage 11
- Cofinova 13
Release Date:Dec 22, 2017
Duration:1 h 45 m
Awards
Cannes Film Festival
• 2 Wins & 4 Nominations
Stockholm Film Festival
• 1 Win & 2 Nominations
Palm Springs International Film Festival
• 1 Win & 2 Nominations
