Lost and Delirious (2001), directed by Léa Pool, is a poignant Canadian drama that explores the complexity of love, idenтιтy, and self-discovery through the eyes of a young girl named Mary.
Based on the novel The Wives of Bath by Susan Swan, the film offers a gripping and emotional narrative, centering on the relationship between two teenage girls, Pauline and Victoria, and the impact it has on their lives. Set in an all-girls boarding school, the story unfolds through Mary’s perspective, as she witnesses the deepening and heartbreaking connection between her two friends.
The film begins with Mary (played by Jessica Paré), who is sent to the boarding school and quickly befriends two girls, Pauline (played by Mischa Barton) and Victoria (played by Piper Perabo).
Mary’s role as an observer allows the audience to see the evolving emotions and turmoil that both Pauline and Victoria experience, as they navigate their complex and pᴀssionate relationship in a world that is often hostile to their love. Through Mary’s eyes, we are able to witness the beauty and anguish of a love that society refuses to accept.
