A Real Young Girl

The primary emotional responses to 'A Real Young Girl' are rooted in the protagonist Alice's isolated and melancholic adolescence. Viewers will feel significant Sadness and Melancholy due to her 'boring and endless' summer, the 'farce of a happy family,' and her general loneliness. Empathy is high as audiences connect with her awkward transition through puberty and her internal struggles. A strong sense of Curiosity and Anticipation is evoked by Alice's 'unripe explorer' nature as she delves into her budding sexuality and fantasies. However, this exploration also brings a notable degree of Anxiety and Confusion for the viewer, reflecting Alice's own immature understanding of the 'undefined boundaries of sex.' Furthermore, the film's explicit depiction of a young girl's sexual awakening can be quite Disturbing for many, making it a prominent emotional reaction.