Mommy is at the Hairdressers

Running time: 98 mins

Summer of 1966 - a teenage girl?s time of innocence is about to change.

Elise is having a wonderful summer, lazily lounging around in her idyllic surroundings, carefree to the world. When her mother decides it is time for a change, Elise is forced to confront not only her own dreams and sorrows, but also those of the people she loves.

With both humor and poignancy, director Lea Pool (Emporte-moi, The Blue Butterfly) evocatively captures a time in the life of a young girl when the world is both overwhelming and life affirming. With the help of her misunderstood older friend, Elise tackles the obstacles thrown in her path, as she veers and swerves around an oblivious father, an adoring but difficult brother, and a mother she cannot understand. Along her journey, she discovers that growing up is not only exasperating, but a wonderful experience.