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Big Girls Don't Cry

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14-year-old Sid finds herself caught between her own burgeoning sexual curiosity and the desire for acceptance from an older group of girls. As she delves deeper into rebellion, she leaves behind a trail of destruction, navigating the complexities of adolescence and self-discovery.

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Marya E. Gates RogerEbert.com Jan 29
But what really makes this film special is the way Schneideman subtly indicates how painful it was in that era to grow up queer without any real support system, even if you never experienced any actual violence. Go to Full Review Sara Clements Next Best Picture 4h
7/10
It is undeniably well-written, but it’s no easy time to relive. The film leaves you in the quiet, dusty heat of a 2006 summer, reminding you of how hard you had to fight just to survive in your own skin. Go to Full Review Peter Gray The AU Review 5d
3.5/5
It marks [Paloma] Schneideman as a filmmaker of rare sensitivity, and [Ani] Palmer as a startling new talent we’ll be watching for years to come. Go to Full Review Sebastian Zavala Kahn Cinencuentro 5d
4/5
By being set in a very specific place and time (those of us in our thirties will recognise the interactions via MSN Messenger) and featuring excellent performances, the film ends up feeling intimate, believable, and emotional. [Full Review in Spanish]. Go to Full Review Rino Lu ScreenAnarchy 6d
An intimate, quietly piercing coming-of-age story that speaks to stirring curiosity and confusion in puberty. It is nothing less than a heartfelt reflection on the uneasy process of being a "qualified" grown-up. Go to Full Review Taylor Gates Collider Jan 30
8/10
Big Girls Don’t Cry is a solid debut from both Schneideman and Palmer, and it’s lovely to see Spencer shine. The performances, combined with the dreamy score and stunning visuals, elevate the coming-of-age tale into something special. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

Cast & Crew

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Paloma Schneideman

Director

Ani Palmer

Sid

Rain Spencer

Actor

Noah Taylor

Actor

Paloma Schneideman

Screenwriter

Vicky Pope

Producer
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Movie Info

Synopsis 14-year-old Sid finds herself caught between her own burgeoning sexual curiosity and the desire for acceptance from an older group of girls. As she delves deeper into rebellion, she leaves behind a trail of destruction, navigating the complexities of adolescence and self-discovery.
Director
Paloma Schneideman
Producer
Vicky Pope, Thomas Coppell
Screenwriter
Paloma Schneideman
Genre
Drama, LGBTQ+
Original Language
English
Runtime
1h 40m