Francine

After leaving prison, Francine settles in a small rural town in the U.S., where she leads a solitary life, avoiding creating emotional ties with people. Her love for animals seems to dominate her completely, to the point of not hesitating to act in their defense. Actress Melissa Leo, famous for her performance in 21 Grams and Frozen Rivers, shows us once again her talent to embody this reserved and intense character, giving way to the first feature-length fiction by the independent filmmaker duo Melanie Schatzky and Brian M. Cassidy. A film that surprises us by its intensity and restraint. (C. C.)