Belgium, France, 2025
Runtime: 105’
Documentary
Directors: Jean-Pierre and Luc Dardenne
Screenplay: Jean-Pierre and Luc Dardenne
Cinematography: Benoit Dervaux
Cast: Babette Verbeek, Elsa Houben, Janaina Halloy Fokan, Lucie Laruelle, Samia Hilmi
Synopsis:
Jessica, Perla, Julie, Ariane and Naïma are housed in a shelter for young mothers. Five teenagers hoping for a better life for themselves and their babies.
Short bio
Jean-Pierre Dardenne was born in Engis (Belgium) in April 1951, and Luc Dardenne was born in Awirs (Belgium) in March 1954. They have directed numerous documentaries.
In 1975, Jean-Pierre and Luc Dardenne founded the production company Dérives, which has produced over eighty documentaries to date, including their own. In 1994, they established the production company Les Films du Fleuve.
Festivals:
Official Competition, Cannes Film Festival 2025 - Best Screenplay