Nell
Film - 2024
As the date of her first televised appearance draws near, a cello prodigy and her stage mother grapple with public expectations. Clara Mamet directs and stars in “Nell,” an enthralling dark comedy dissecting and disassembling themes of fame and physical appearance. A slow punch-in brings us into the world of Nell, her mother, and their Hollywood apartment. Nell’s face is perpetually covered by a black veil to hide her appearance; her mother struggles as well to reveal herself to a potential boyfriend. As Nell prepares for her upcoming performance, the nature of the invitation shifts and a visit from “cousin Suzanne” stirs up the conflict.
