Firecrackers

In the combustible and unflinching world of Jasmin Mozaffari's "Firecrackers", two teenage friends Lou and Chantal must confront the darkness that threatens to destroy their dreams of escape from a suffocating small town. When Chantal's unstable ex-boyfriend violates her, the girls' plan to move away is put in jeopardy, leading them down a path of revenge and chaos that puts their friendship - and their future - on the line. A daring and unapologetic coming-of-age tale, "Firecrackers" marks the confident feature debut of its writer-director, showcasing a bold and feminine filmmaking style that heralds the arrival of exciting new talent.