"You can count on me. I hate them."

Mouchette (1967)
Directed by Robert Bresson, not rated, 78 minutes

Mouchette is a raw and genuine French drama about a young teenager in rural France who struggles with a dying mother, a drunk father who doesn't care about her, being an outcast at school, and trying to help support her family. The film has mostly non-actors, but in the lead Nadine Nortier, in her only film, brings charm and resilience to her grim character, and the camera simply loves her face. There's not really a conventional story, but Mouchette is such an interesting character that watching her try to overcome her hardships is plenty. Mouchette is a simple and bleak film that has an incredible effect with minimal dialogue and story. You'll like it if: You like teen protagonists, 60's cinema, Robert Bresson's films, Pather Panchali, Au hasard Balthazar or Precious.