Consent

Paris in the 1980s still lives in the atmosphere liberated by the 1960s: it is forbidden to forbid. What does consent mean, then, and who can give it? During a dinner party, teenager Vanessa (Kim Higelin) catches the eye of a famed author G (Jean-Paul Rouve). The girl is first flattered and excited to be chosen as the muse of a genius – and soon, his lover. When G gradually breaks Vanessa's will and minimises her self, the girl awakes as if from a dream: behind the seductive words, there is a pattern of systematic abuse, in which the young person is only flesh and literary material.

Vanessa Springora's autobiographical book Consent contributed to the real start of the #MeToo debate in France in spring 2020. Since then, the dark legacy of sexualisation and abuse of children and young people has also been addressed in the film industry. Vanessa Filho's adaptation of Springora's book became a box office phenomenon when French teens started posting on TikTok the strong reactions the film evoked.

Tytti Rantanen

On 25 August, the screening at Kino Tapiola is an age-restricted alcohol serving screening for individuals aged 18 and above.

After Saturday’s (31 August) screening, there will be a discussion on the Kino Tapiola terrace about the topic #MeToo in France – finally. Joining Tytti Rantanen in the discussion are translator Lotta Toivanen and assistant professor Johanna Isosävi. The discussion will be held in Finnish.