Synopsis
Having worked in the shadows to support her husband in his political career, Bernadette was expecting to get the recognition she deserved when she moved in the Elysée Palace following the election of President Jacques Chirac. She soon managed to steal the spotlight and become a major media figure.
Quotes
Léa Domenach about Bernardette Chirac: “I found her to be funny and free-spirited, a long way from the idea I had of her and, above all with a story that deserved to be told. Bernadette Chirac’s life is like that of many women, who are just as educated as their husbands and yet end up stepping aside to make room for them”.
Léa Domenach about Catherine Deneuve: “She’s a passionate actor, who invests herself completely in a film and in a role and likes to do things she’s never done before. Her level of commitment drives people to give their best. Catherine Deneuve was never afraid of the character nor of challenging her image. She went into it with a lot of humour; I admire her courage and flexibility”.
Cast
Catherine Deneuve, Michel Vuillermoz, Denis Podalydès, Sara Giraudeau
Trailer
Screenings
Contact
- Natacha Antolini
natacha.antolini@institut-francais.org.uk / 020 7871 3521
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