The First Time I Turned Twenty

In the 1960s, Hannah Goldman lives in Paris with her Jewish family and is experiencing a painful adolescence. Less attractive than her two sisters, she is often the butt of cruel jokes at school, but she takes solace in her love of music. She has a particular talent for playing the double bass and practices frequently in the hope that one day she may be admitted into the school jazz band. By winning a competition, she manages to fulfil this ambition, but the other members of the band — all boys — are far from enthusiastic about her entry into their tight little clique. Ignoring the sneers and bullying that is directed at her on a daily basis, Hannah perseveres and does everything she can to gain the admiration of her peers.