Film Review: Girl Model

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Film directors David Redmon and Ashley Sabin bring us an insightful look at the inner-working of a part of the modeling industry. Read below for triplew.me’s review of the film.

There is a lot of glitz and glamour associated with being a model; trips around the most prestigious cities, access to an exclusive lifestyle and living the ‘beautiful’ life. But what goes on behind those gorgeous pictures we see in magazines?

Girl Model follows a specific part of the industry, through embarking with model scout Ashley on her journey to Siberia to find the perfect girl for the Japanese market. What makes the perfect girl? Young, as young as possible.

The film opens with a screening session where girls as young as 12 walking down the stage trying to impress the scouts and daydreaming of this big break.

Promises of easy wealth and a fabulous life excite these girls and their (most of the time) poor families. Ashley picks her rising star, Nadya – an unaffected 13 year old. The film follows her trip to Tokyo, the never ending photoshoots, the continuous screenings and the dissolution of her dreams.

In parallel, we are also introduced in part to the disturbed aspect of Ashley’s character. A former child model whose despise for the industry still doesn’t deter her from being involved in it.

A very chilling tale on the loss of childhood to false hopes and dreams.

WATCH THE TRAILER HERE

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