Ouistreham

Year: 2021
Country: France
Director: Emmanuel Carrère
Cast: Juliette Binoche, Hélène Lambert, Léa Carne
Genre: drama
Runtime: 106 min.
Age: 16+
Between Two Worlds

Marianne Winckler, a well-known author, goes to live in northern France to research for her new book on the subject of job insecurity. Without revealing her true identity, she gets hired as a cleaner, working with a group of other women. In this new role, she experiences financial instability and social invisibility first-hand. But she also discovers mutual assistance and solidarity, strong bonds shared by these behind-the-scenes working women.

Awards & Festivals:

César Awards, Nominee – Best Actress
Lumiere Awards, Nominee – Best Actress, Most Promising Actress
San Sebastián International Film Festival – City of Donostia Audience Award (Best European Film)
Lisbon & Estoril Film Festival – participation