'Goodbye Cruel World' Review: Félix de Givry's Directorial Debut Offers a Fresh Take on Coming-of-Age Romance
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Ryan Lattanzio
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Summary
Félix de Givry, known for his role in Mia Hansen-Løve's 'Eden,' makes his directorial debut with 'Goodbye Cruel World,' a coming-of-age romance featuring 'Anatomy of a Fall' breakout Milo Machado-Graner and newcomer Jane Beever. The film is described as a gorgeous twist on the genre, marking a significant new chapter for de Givry who has had limited acting roles since his breakthrough.
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In that film, he plays a young DJ who experiences minor success for a few years before his career and personal life stagnate, triggering a nervous breakdown.
While de Givry has only acted in three further features since 'Eden' (and one of those was a voice-performance part), no one can suggest that his breakthrough role proved to be a case of lif
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