1976年、米サンフランシスコ。アーティストを夢見る15歳の少女ミニー・ゲッツは、自分のルックスにコンプレックスを抱き、なかなか男の子と話ができず悩んでいた。そんなある日、母親の彼氏であるグータラだけどかっこいい中年男モンローに思わず、セックスをおねだり！バージンを捨て、心がはずみっぱなしのミニーは、絵を描いたり、日記代わりに使っているテープレコーダーに自分の想いや出来事を赤裸々に吹きこんでいく。しかし、それを思いがけない人に聞かれてしまい・・・。
製作費: $2,000,000 (3億円)
興行収入: $1,477,002 (2億円)
推定収支: $-522,998 (-1億円)
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監督: Marielle Heller
脚本: Phoebe Gloeckner / Marielle Heller
音楽: Nate Heller
制作: Miranda Bailey / Anne Carey / Bert Hamelinck
撮影監督: ブランドン・トロスト
制作会社: Archer Gray / Cold Iron Pictures / Caviar
**A teen girl's sexual exploration.** Well, the first thing is this film is not for everyone. Because the contents were too strong for being a teen theme. That means it is good for the grown ups to watch. The story of a 15 year old girl in the 70s living with her mother and small sister. It begins when her sexual urges takes off, her first with a middle aged man. So she documents everything and besides, with her close friend's support, they together explore even more options. Being a minor and yet her real life to commence, what she plans for the future determines the remaining developments. The performance by Bel Powley was amazing. She was the perfect choice to play that role despite she's older than the role. There were many nudes and sex scenes, but was not that strong, especially when compared with the similar themes of the present era films. The pace had lots of ups and downs, but the progression was on the right path which actually saved the film. The story was just fine, no complication to understand and also not easy to explain, but in a short, it was a teenage girl's sexual exploration. Everybody gets into that stage of life, but only few courageously opts a path to accomplish. And for some, it is an open opportunity that makes them to get there than intentionally make that move. I felt the film was well adapted from its book and directed by a newcomer, Surely worth a watch, but again I'm saying that it is not for everyone. _7/10_
The Diary of a Teenage Girl explores the emotional and psychological journey of Minnie, a 15-year-old girl growing up in a dysfunctional family environment. Through unique visual storytelling, including animation and voice recordings, the film presents her struggle with identity, love, and self-worth. The story reveals how a lack of parental affection and a toxic environment influence her misguided decisions. Despite its controversial themes, the film delivers strong performances and ends with meaningful character growth. It offers powerful lessons about parenting, emotional needs, and adolescent development. Read the full review here: (Indonesian version : alunauwie.com) and (English version : uwiepuspita.com)
