In the vibrant yet tumultuous world of a Parisian housing project, Cuties follows Amy, an 11-year-old Senegalese-French girl played by Fathia Youssouf, who is caught between her family's traditional values and the seductive, hyper-sexualized culture she sees online. After discovering a neighborhood dance crew led by the confident Angelica (Medina El Aidi-Azouni), Amy is drawn into their provocative world of viral dance videos and skimpy outfits, a stark contrast to her mother's strict upbringing. Directed by Maimouna Doucoure, this coming-of-age comedy-drama sensitively explores Amy's desperate struggle for identity and belonging as she navigates the tension between her innocence and the pressure to conform to a grown-up, sexualized image of femininity. With a sharp, observational tone, the film delves into the complex dynamics of female friendship, the pitfalls of social media, and the painful, often awkward journey from childhood to adolescence.