In an Auspicious Debut, Director Fleur Fortuné Leans on Smart Sci-Fi To Explore Provocative Themes in ‘The Assessment’

Exploring a stilted, stifled society sheltered from a wider dystopian landscape, the film impresses with its dark humor, resonant intelligence, and emotional truth.

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Alicia Vikander and Elizabeth Olsen in ‘The Assessment.’ Via Magnolia Pictures

Every once in a while, a first-time filmmaker comes out with a movie that surprises with its precise execution, the depth of its themes, and the unique audiovisual ambience it creates. One such film arrives this week: “The Assessment,” the debut independent picture by a French visual artist who hitherto has directed mostly music videos, Fleur Fortuné. 

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