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Sep 24, 2023Liked by Kira Deshler

"Anaïs in Love" was one of my favorite movies in 2021.

I think I even prefer it to "The Worst Person in the World". Both are similar (and really great!) but I think I found Anais' experiences more relatable than Julie (I was also struggling to finish my master when I saw it).

I love Anaïs' character. You're right - she should be insufferable but somehow it works.

Also, Anaïs Demoustier is perfect in that movie.

I mean, she is a great actress and had a lot of great roles in the last few years but she shines even brighter in that one.

She just has so much charisma.

Plus, honestly, I don't think anything can beat Valeria Bruni-Tedeschi and Anaïs Demoustier dancing on "Bette Davis Eyes".

It's such a beautiful scene. It feels both sensual and intimate without being overtly sexual or vulgar.

For me, it encapsulates perfectly what is the female gaze.

Instantly, this scene became one of my favorite scenes ever in a movie.

Really mesmerizing.

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totally! Anaïs Demoustier really pulls it off

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Eldorado: Everything the Nazis Hate (2023), dir. Benjamin Cantu > this film is in my must-watch list 👍

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