The Playground (2022)
After years of traveling, Anyas parents have decided to return from Australia to their native France, and she has to attend a public school for the first time in her life. But normal everyday school life quickly causes problems for the girl. On the first day, she gets a shot with a soccer ball on the head. When no one wants to apologize for this, a violent argument immediately ensues. So she messed it up with the locals right from the start. Anya becomes an outsider, which doesn't even really bother her. But Zoé, Nils and Jade, who are also a bit different, take care of her. A new clique is formed. But the pretty outsider would prefer to be friends with Nathan, the school director's son. But he gives her the cold shoulder because it wouldn't be cool to be interested in girls in front of his buddies. Meanwhile, the girls hatch a plan to win their place in the schoolyard. A real fight ensues between the students. Now it's girls against boys. But how far can a dispute between children go?
Cast
- Lucie Loste Berset - Anya
- Clotilde Courau - Laurence
- Djanis Bouzyani - Vincent
- Ludovic Berthillot - Monsieur Guillard
- Jérémie Laheurte - Joel
- Lizzie Brocheré - Raphaëlle
- Sylvère Jacot - Nathan
- Olivia Espinas - Romy
- Tom Gérard-Beuvelot - Nils
- Jade Meunier - Jade
Screenplay
- Victor Jestin (Screenplay)
- Victor Jestin (Dialogue)
- Victor Jestin (Idea)
- Nacim Mehtar (Screenplay)
- Nacim Mehtar (Dialogue)
Themes
A Teenage Boy's Journey of Growing Up, Childish Innocence Lost Forever, Teacher-Student Relationship, Coming of Age and Self-Discovery
Keywords
coming of age, school, woman director, youth film, girlhood
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Playground about?
- After years of traveling, Anyas parents have decided to return from Australia to their native France, and she has to attend a public school for the first time in her life. But normal everyday school life quickly causes problems for the girl. On the first day, she gets a shot with a soccer ball on the head. When no one wants to apologize for this, a violent argument immediately ensues. So she messed it up with the locals right from the start. Anya becomes an outsider, which doesn't even really bother her. But Zoé, Nils and Jade, who are also a bit different, take care of her. A new clique is formed. But the pretty outsider would prefer to be friends with Nathan, the school director's son. But he gives her the cold shoulder because it wouldn't be cool to be interested in girls in front of his buddies. Meanwhile, the girls hatch a plan to win their place in the schoolyard. A real fight ensues between the students. Now it's girls against boys. But how far can a dispute between children go?
- Who directed The Playground?
- The Playground was directed by Hafsia Herzi.
- Who stars in The Playground?
- The Playground stars Lucie Loste Berset, Clotilde Courau, Djanis Bouzyani, Ludovic Berthillot, Jérémie Laheurte, Lizzie Brocheré.
- How long is The Playground?
- The Playground has a runtime of 1h 30m (90 minutes).
- What genre is The Playground?
- The Playground is a Drama, TV Movie film.
- Where was The Playground produced?
- The Playground was produced in France.
- What are the themes of The Playground?
- The themes of The Playground include: A Teenage Boy's Journey of Growing Up, Childish Innocence Lost Forever, Teacher-Student Relationship, Coming of Age and Self-Discovery.