Simone: Woman of the Century

2022 · 140 min · FR · 7.9 (386 votes)

Dir. Olivier Dahan · Starring Elsa Zylberstein, Rebecca Marder, Élodie Bouchez, Judith Chemla, Olivier Gourmet, Mathieu Spinosi · Music Olvon Yacob

“We are responsible for what will unite us tomorrow”

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Simone Veil's life story through the pivotal events of Twentieth Century. Her childhood, her political battles, her tragedies. An intimate and epic portrait of an extraordinary woman who eminently challenged and transformed her era defending a humanist message still keenly relevant today.

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An intimate yet epic journey through a remarkable life. It feels dignified and inspiring, chronicling immense personal tragedy and profound public triumph against the backdrop of a tumultuous century. A deeply moving portrait of resilience and conviction.

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