100 mins |
Rated
R16 (Sex scenes, nudity, cruelty & content that may disturb)
Directed by Audrey Diwan
Starring Luàna Bajrami, Louise Chevillotte, Pio Marmaï, Sandrine Bonnaire, Anamaria Vartolomei, Kacey Mottet-Klein, Louise Orry Diquero, Anna Mouglalis
Playing $5 Wednesday.
An adaptation of Annie Ernaux's eponymous novel, looking back on her experience with abortion when it was still illegal in France in the 1960s.
In 1963 France, Anne, a bright young student, gets pregnant, seeing her opportunities to finish her studies and excel slipping from her. As her final exams approach and her social life begins to fade, Anne's pregnancy progresses, forcing her to confront the shame and pain of an abortion, even if she must risk prison to do so.
HAPPENING is one of the best dramas of the year. Loved by critics, it’s made headlines throughout major festivals:
Winner Best Film Venice Film Festival
Winner Best Film Lumiere Awards
Winner Most Promising Actress Cesar Awards
Nominated for Best Director BAFTAs, and more
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Playing $5 Wednesday.
An adaptation of Annie Ernaux's eponymous novel, looking back on her experience with abortion when it was still illegal in France in the 1960s.
In 1963 France, Anne, a bright young student, gets pregnant, seeing her opportunities to finish her studies and excel slipping from her. As her final exams approach and her social life begins to fade, Anne's pregnancy progresses, forcing her to confront the shame and pain of an abortion, even if she must risk prison to do so.
HAPPENING is one of the best dramas of the year. Loved by critics, it’s made headlines throughout major festivals:
Winner Best Film Venice Film Festival
Winner Best Film Lumiere Awards
Winner Most Promising Actress Cesar Awards
Nominated for Best Director BAFTAs, and more