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Paris, 1894. Who is Fanni, who claims to be voluntarily locked up in a women-only mental institution? Searching for her mother among the multitude of so-called 'madwomen', Fanni discovers a community of modern heroines who defy her expectations, along with the unexpected friendship of fellow patients. The sumptuous and renowned 'Party of Fools' of the asylum is in preparation. Politicians, artists, and socialites will flock to it. It’s her last hope of escaping the closing trap.

Keywords

  • French Drama
  • French Thrillers
  • Motherhood
  • costume film
  • history

Actors

  • Mélanie Thierry
  • Carole Bouquet
  • Marina Foïs
  • Josiane Balasko
  • Lucie Zhang

Director

  • Arnaud des Pallières

Thriller, Drama


1h 51min


-12

FRENCH


DUTCH

France
2024
In Paris in 1894, a young woman voluntarily allowed herself to be locked up in a psychiatric hospital to search for her mother.

In Paris in 1894, a young woman voluntarily allowed herself to be locked up in a psychiatric hospital to search for her mother.


Paris, 1894. Who is Fanni, who claims to be voluntarily locked up in a women-only mental institution? Searching for her mother among the multitude of so-called 'madwomen', Fanni discovers a community of modern heroines who defy her expectations, along with the unexpected friendship of fellow patients. The sumptuous and renowned 'Party of Fools' of the asylum is in preparation. Politicians, artists, and socialites will flock to it. It’s her last hope of escaping the closing trap.

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