HAPPENING

L'EVENEMENT

France

Synopsis

Synopsis

Adapted from Annie Ernaux’s autobiographical novel, HAPPENING recounts the journey of a young woman’s physical and emotional battle to access illegal abortion in a desperate race against the clock. A powerful and gripping drama set in a society that condemned female desire and sexual liberty.

Biography

Audrey Diwan was born in Paris in 1980. Filmmaker and author, she is also a screenwriter and has collaborated with Cédric Jimenez, Gilles Lellouche and Valérie Donzelli, among others. She made her feature film directing debut with LOSING IT (2019), starring Céline Sallette and Pio Marmaï.

FILMOGRAPHY:
2021 - HAPPENING
2019 - MAIS VOUS ÊTES FOUS

Adapted from Annie Ernaux’s autobiographical novel, HAPPENING recounts the journey of a young woman’s physical and emotional battle to access illegal abortion in a desperate race against the clock. A powerful and gripping drama set in a society that condemned female desire and sexual liberty.

Nominations

  • European University Film Award 2021

Selections

  • Feature Film Selection 2021
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