Girls Will Be Girls (2024) – A Coming-of-Age Drama

Storyline
Set in a Himalayan boarding school, Girls Will Be Girls follows Mira, a teenage girl, as she experiences romance, sexual awakening, and a strained relationship with her protective mother. The film explores themes of independence, self-discovery, and the complexities of growing up.

Cast

Preeti Panigrahi as Mira
Kesav Binoy Kiron
Kani Kusruti as Anila, Mira’s mother

Crew

Directed by: Shuchi Talati
Written by: Shuchi Talati
Producers: Richa Chadha, Claire Chassagne, Shuchi Talati
Cinematography: Jih-E Peng
Editor: Amrita David
Music: Pierre Oberkampf, Sneha Khanwalkar

Production
Filmed in Uttarakhand and Dehradun, Girls Will Be Girls was produced by Pushing Buttons Studios and received support from the French Aide aux Cinemas du Monde. The film was created with a predominantly female crew, aiming to create a safe space for female storytelling.