Synopsis
France, 1963. Anne is a bright young student with a promising future ahead of her. But when she falls pregnant, she sees the opportunity to finish her studies and escape the constraints of her social background disappearing. With her final exams fast approaching and her belly growing, Anne resolves to act, even if she has to confront shame and pain, even if she must risk prison to do so.
Happening (2021) is a 1h 39min drama feature film by Audrey Diwan. Selected for Bolton International Film Festival (2022).
Facts
Based on
Happening
Awards
Golden Lion, Lumière Award for Best Film, Grand Prix du Festival international du film de Saint-Jean-de-Luz
Setting
Angoulême, Bordeaux
Production
Rectangle Productions, France 3 Cinéma, Wild Bunch, SRAB Films
Original language
French
Trailer
Stills
Festival History
- Bolton International Film Festival 2022
- International Film Festival Rotterdam 2022 generic
- Sundance Film Festival 2022 generic
- Indiewire Critics' Poll 2021 generic
- Venice Film Festival 2021 generic
