Damsels in Distress (2011 film) — Whit Stillman's campus comedy about friendship and manners
Damsels in Distress (2011), Whit Stillman's witty campus comedy about friendship, manners and social maneuvers among college women, featuring Aubrey Plaza and an ensemble cast.
Damsels in Distress is a 2011 American comedy film written and directed by Whit Stillman. It follows a recently transferred college student who becomes drawn into the social life of a small group of young women on campus. The film features an ensemble cast; Aubrey Plaza appears in the role of Debbie.
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The story centers on a newcomer to a residential college who quickly forms friendships with several upperclasswomen. Together they navigate campus social rituals and try to influence student life through well-meaning, if sometimes eccentric, schemes. The tone mixes witty dialogue with observations about friendship and manners.
Release and reception
The film debuted in 2011 and received a theatrical release in the United States in 2012. It was generally well received by critics; review aggregation sites noted a positive consensus on its writing and performances, and it holds a strong score on Rotten Tomatoes.
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