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The Novice

Lauren Hadaway | 2021 | 97 MINS
USA
A college freshman joins her university's rowing team and undertakes an obsessive physical and psychological journey to make it to the top varsity boat, no matter what the cost.

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Alex pushes herself to her limits-and beyond, alienating everyone around her in the name of success. Isabelle Furhman's fierce lead performance collides with Lauren Hadaway's bold direction and dynamic editing, creating a visceral window into a cutthroat world.

Stylish cinematography and a seductive soundtrack complete the experience, evoking the romance and danger of falling in love; the attraction, the drama and the fallout. This unapologetic debut from Hadaway, based on her personal experience as a competitive collegiate rower, heralds a bold new voice in queer storytelling.

If you liked 'Whiplash', this one's for you.

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