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
- Beyond Differences
- French Drama
- French Thrillers
- Motherhood
- costume film
- history
Actors
- Mélanie Thierry
- Carole Bouquet
- Marina Foïs
- Josiane Balasko
- Lucie Zhang
Director
- Arnaud des Pallières
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.
Festivals
Cast & Crew
Director
Arnaud des Pallières
Cast
Mélanie Thierry
Cast
Carole Bouquet
Cast
Marina Foïs
Cast
Josiane Balasko
Cast
Lucie Zhang