Compared to other works I've seen so far, this one is less in the realm of magical and suspense, equipped with much fewer whimsical and enchanting moments in the traditional sense...there is clear imbalance among these protagonists, with Ida being the one with (significantly) least screen time, but Rivette likely doesn't care. The eventual encounter of the other 2, Louise and Ninon, and the bonding thereafter, is clearly reminiscent of Celine and Julie Go Boating, and that includes their joint effort in subverting gender dynamics...see full review at https://letterboxd.com/ziggyzaggy/film/up-down-fragile/
A relatively civil depiction of the systemic racism when people in power are not in any danger of repercussion. It unveils the threat it presents to the justice system, and the only way to change it is through persistent participation in this uphill battle, and tolerance to welcome those with open-mindedness to change.