Rosetta (film)
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| Directed by | Luc Dardenne Jean-Pierre Dardenne |
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| Cinematography | Alain Marcoen |
| Edited by | Marie-Hélène Dozo |
| Music by | Thomas Gauder |
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Running time | 93 minutes |
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| Language | French |
| Box office | $5.6 million |
Rosetta is a 1999 coming-of-age drama film written and directed by Luc and Jean-Pierre Dardenne. The film follows the story of a teenager (Émilie Dequenne), residing in a caravan park with her alcoholic mother. In her quest for survival and a better life, she tirelessly seeks employment in order to break free from her tumultuous living situation, hoping to leave behind the caravan and her dysfunctional mother for a more stable and secure life.
The film won numerous accolades, including the Palme d'Or and the Best Actress awards at the 1999 Cannes Film Festival, and received critical acclaim upon release.