Fingers on the Belly

A young woman wanders through Paris spending most of her time eating all the junk she can: in a fast-food, out of a tin can and so on. She steals some more food in a supermarket, meets a friend who gently carresses her belly in the street, then goes back home where she makes herself vomit in the toilets. She is then ready for the family dinner.

Directed by François Ozon, Fingers on the Belly leans on a strong ensemble — Judith Cahen, Hermine Valois, Jean-Marc Cahen — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.

The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about drama titles of 1988.