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Axolotl Overkill

2017

Helene Hegemann

Jasna Fritzi Bauer, Arly Jover, Laura Tonke, Mavie Hörbiger ...

4.8

54

Drama Although just 16, Mifti is already well aware of her electrifying appeal. It’s not just her provocative sexuality, but an assertive disposition that places her in the company of older people who are no strangers to a bohemian lifestyle and parties that last for days. A sexual relationship with an older woman and closer intimacy with a beautiful actress only add to the confusion in the heroine’s head.

	Author	Review
United States	Jessica Kiang Variety	"[A] formally impressive but thematically slippery directorial debut."	NEU
United States	Jordan Mintzer The Hollywood Reporter	"Its many scenes of decadence are portrayed with all the polish and deliberateness of an Urban Outfitters ad."	NEG
United Kingdom	Wendy Ide Screendaily	"Like Mifti (...) the teenage girl at the centre of the story, and most of the people around her, the axolotl never fully reaches maturity."	NEG
United States	Nick Allen rogerebert.com	"It's frustrating to watch a director take on so many ideas, but pursue none of them with clarity."	NEG
United States	Rodrigo Perez The Playlist	"A stylish, striking flame of youth in revolt"	POS

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