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Durga Chew-Bose’s 'Bonjour Tristesse' Debuts in U.S. Theaters

The modern adaptation of Françoise Sagan’s 1954 novel emphasizes nonverbal storytelling, literary depth, and meticulous design by a female-led creative team.

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Bonjour Tristesse Movie Costumes Chloe Sevigny
Many of the costumes were sourced from vintage markets
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Overview

  • The film marks Durga Chew-Bose’s feature directorial debut, bringing a contemporary lens to Françoise Sagan’s classic novel set on the French Riviera.
  • Lily McInerny stars as Cécile, a teenager navigating a transformative summer with her father, played by Claes Bang, and his romantic entanglements disrupted by Chloë Sevigny’s Anne.
  • Chew-Bose collaborated with designer Teddy Blanks and writer Molly Young to create bespoke fake books that reflect the characters’ inner lives and literary sensibilities.
  • Costume designer Miyako Bellizzi sourced vintage pieces and worked with Lebanese designer Cynthia Merhej to craft Anne’s wardrobe, blending elegance with modernity.
  • The film, a Canada-Germany co-production, premiered at TIFF in 2024 and is now playing in U.S. cinemas, with digital rental availability set for June 13, 2025.