A Year of School

A pop-infused Italian time capsule from the 2000s that offers a glimpse into gender roles and youthful longing during the final year of high school.

When Swedish Fredrike and her father (Magnus Krepper) move to Trieste, she becomes the only girl in a rowdy class. She quickly realizes that her mere presence creates turbulence. Despite the harassment, she keeps her head high and becomes a cornerstone of a group of boys. But not without consequences, as unwritten rules threaten to disrupt the friendship.The film premiered at the Venice Film Festival, featuring Sweden’s Stella Wendick in a role that highlights young love, friendship, and vulnerability, delivered with an impressive confidence for a debut performance.

• Stina Broder