A Woman's Life

2026 · 98 min · FR · 6.4 (38 votes)

Dir. Charline Bourgeois-Tacquet · Starring Léa Drucker, Mélanie Thierry, Charles Berling, Laurent Capelluto, Marie-Christine Barrault, Yumi Narita

DramaComedy

Gabrielle, a dedicated surgeon and head of a hospital department, is stretched thin by the weight of responsibility. There is little time left for her private life: a loving husband and a mother who depends on her care. Yet this is the life she wanted, the life she chose. When a novelist comes to observe her at work for a book, her balance begins to shift.

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Immerse yourself in a poignant yet witty exploration of modern life's relentless demands. This film offers a deeply empathetic and reflective look at the delicate balance between ambition, responsibility, and personal fulfillment, all while navigating the quiet shifts that redefine one's chosen path. It's a bittersweet, character-driven journey.

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