Special "Lights, Camera, Action!": SORRY, BABY by Eva Victor.

Sorry, Baby, written, directed, and starring Eva Victor, is a debut as delicate as it is powerful: a tragicomedy that manages to frame pain and trauma — specifically, a sexual assault by an academic mentor — between moments of dark humor, introspection, and tenderness.

Article by Marco Lorè

The film unfolds in non-chronological chapters spanning several years, following protagonist Agnes (Victor) as she navigates a life suspended between isolation and the desire to reconnect with the world.

Victor’s direction stands out for its balance: it avoids any sensationalistic rhetoric, opting instead for a suggested yet potent representation of trauma.

Everyday situations — a medical appointment (rich in dark comedy), a chance encounter with a sandwich vendor — become emblematic scenes of resilience and post-trauma solitude.

The screenplay is subtle and sharp: humor works both as a shield and as a revealing lens on Agnes’s human experience, portraying her not merely as a victim but as someone strengthened by authentic friendships (her bond with Lydie, played by Naomi Ackie, is intense and genuine) and small acts of kindness (such as those from a neighbor, played by Lucas Hedges) that illuminate the entire story.

On the critical side, Sorry, Baby has won almost unanimous acclaim: on Rotten Tomatoes it boasts an impressive score (97% Tomatometer), and critics have praised its wit, balanced tone, and narrative strength — clear signs of an emerging talent with an original, compelling cinematic voice.

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