Dalva (2022)
51KDalva (2022). 1h 23m
“The subject matter of the film is surely the most horrendous type of abuse, yet itu0026#39;s filmed in such a way that there is no excess, no unnecessary musical cues to break our hearts, sentimentality, or overly dramatised scenes.u003cbr/u003eu003cbr/u003eItu0026#39;s a film stripped bare of non-essentials, which gives it a kind of peaceful quality. The film is almost entirely carried by Zelda Samson, as Dalva, and she does it to perfection. Again, nothing to excess -no over-acting- the subject is dramatic enough on its own.u003cbr/u003eu003cbr/u003eI found it disturbing, upsetting, but totally hypnotic, watching this young child discover what itu0026#39;s like to be a child, to have friends, and learn that what happened TO her wasnu0026#39;t her fault.u003cbr/u003eu003cbr/u003eEmmanuelle Nicot has certainly made an impact with her first film. I hope she continues in this way, and sheu0026#39;ll surely have a wonderful career ahead. The same goes for her young star, Zelda Samson.u003cbr/u003eu003cbr/u003eCongratulations to all involved!”
