Jeanne Herry releases new film ‘Garance’ starring Adèle Exarchopoulos

Jeanne Herry’s fourth feature film, ‘Garance’, explores the complexities of alcoholism through the lens of a young actress. The story follows Garance, played by Adèle Exarchopoulos, whose career is unraveling due to her addiction, and her relationship with Pauline, a scenographer played by Sara Giraudeau, who offers intense empathy and support despite the challenges of the addiction.

Critics have noted the film’s documentary-like approach to its subject matter, a hallmark of Herry’s previous works. While some reviewers highlighted the raw intensity of Exarchopoulos’s performance and the emotional depth of the female duo, others noted the recurring challenge in Herry’s style of transitioning from investigative documentation to fictional narrative.