29th Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival (07.11-23.11.2025)
Rita, a wilful and unruly teenager, is on the verge of womanhood. Her sexual awakening leads her to intimacy with a schoolboy, too young, and a bus driver, too old. Rita’s efforts to break out of her solitude and claustrophobic environment isolate her even more, until one day she crosses the line.
“Highly impressive starting (...). A director with a distinctive vision and major-league potential.” – Sheila Johnston, Screen International.
“Lovely Rita” premiered in the Un Certain Regard section at the 2001 Cannes Film Festival.
29th Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival (07.11-23.11.2025)
Rita, a wilful and unruly teenager, is on the verge of womanhood. Her sexual awakening leads her to intimacy with a schoolboy, too young, and a bus driver, too old. Rita’s efforts to break out of her solitude and claustrophobic environment isolate her even more, until one day she crosses the line.
“Highly impressive starting (...). A director with a distinctive vision and major-league potential.” – Sheila Johnston, Screen International.
“Lovely Rita” premiered in the Un Certain Regard section at the 2001 Cannes Film Festival.
Rita, a wilful and unruly teenager, is on the verge of womanhood. Her sexual awakening leads her to intimacy with a schoolboy, too young, and a bus driver, too old. Rita’s efforts to break out of her solitude and claustrophobic environment isolate her even more, until one day she crosses the line.
“Highly impressive starting (...). A director with a distinctive vision and major-league potential.” – Sheila Johnston, Screen International.
“Lovely Rita” premiered in the Un Certain Regard section at the 2001 Cannes Film Festival.
Info
Rating
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Production year
2001
Global distributor
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Local distributor
Pimedate Ööde Filmifestival MTÜ
In cinema
11/8/2025