The movie

Upset by her recent move, Greta Discoll tries as best she can to adapt to her new life. At school, she is immediately hurt by her classmates’ teasing and indifference until she meets Elliot, an eccentric young boy whom she befriends. Things get worse when her parents admit having invited everyone to her fifteenth birthday party. Greta really has no idea what this party has in store for her... Girl Asleep is a coming-of-age movie that feels fresh while capturing the paradoxes of adolescence. The supernatural elements become a path to self-discovery on the one hand, and a way of making the transition from the comfort of childhood to adult life on the other. This absurdly humorous film harkens back to Wes Anderson’s style through its bright colours and meticulous direction. A strange and visually rich film, the first feature from Rosemary Myers will surely secure the filmmaker a place in the industry.