An Easy Girl

The film unfolds in a present-day summer on the French Riviera, following a coming-of-age story during a sun-soaked holiday. It sketches a sequence of late-night escapades, fashion, and work-study dreams as Naïma navigates new influences. The timeline shifts from the vacation to a few months later when she begins culinary training.

Primarily set in Cannes on the French Riviera, the city is depicted as a glamorous backdrop of beaches, luxury hotels, and a buzzing nightlife. The narrative also travels to a yacht at the marina near Cannes and to a villa in Italy, highlighting a summer of excess and impulsive choices. The locations contrast Naïma's modest home with the opulence of the social circles she encounters.

🍾 Hedonism

The summer unfolds as a study in pursuit of sensation over steady plans, with nightlife, luxury shopping, and carefree attitudes driving the characters. Sofia acts as a guide to this world, normalizing risk-taking and the pursuit of novelty. Naïma's exposure to excess tests her boundaries and forces questions about what she truly wants.

🪞 Identity

Naïma's coming-of-age arc centers on self-discovery, boundaries, and how external glamour can blur personal values. The contrast between her modest background and Sofia's luxury lifestyle sharpens questions about self-worth. The story follows her growth as she weighs external temptations against what she believes in.

💸 Wealth and Power

Andrés' wealth and influence reveal how money can shape trust, status, and relationships. The yacht excursion, the sextant dispute, and Calypso's social circle show wealth as both alluring and dangerous. Philippe's restraint offers a counterpoint to Andrès's arrogance, critiquing wealth as a force that distorts human interactions.

🤝 Trust

Relationships in the film are tested by jealousy, miscommunication, and manipulation. Naïma learns to distinguish genuine care from transactional encounters, and Philippe's respectful boundaries model a healthier path. Sofia's departure and Andrès's actions push Naïma to rely on herself and her own values.