The story follows (Catherine Frot), a dedicated and tightly wound midwife who takes great pride in her work. Her life is upended when she is contacted by Béatrice (Catherine Deneuve), the free-spirited former mistress of Claire's late father. Béatrice has returned after 30 years with the news that she has brain cancer and needs support.
The film juxtaposes Claire's disciplined, teetotal, and non-smoking life with Béatrice’s decadent, hedonistic approach. Sage femme(2017)
Premiered out of competition at the 67th Berlin International Film Festival in 2017. The story follows (Catherine Frot), a dedicated and
It examines the shift from personal, intimate midwifery to "big box" high-tech maternity wards. The narrative focuses on how these two women
The narrative focuses on how these two women find mutual reliance and emotional closure despite their differences. Production Details Director: Martin Provost. Main Cast: Catherine Frot as Claire Breton. Catherine Deneuve as Béatrice Sobo. Olivier Gourmet as Paul, Claire’s romantic interest. Runtime: Approximately 117 minutes.
"" (released internationally as The Midwife ) is a 2017 French drama film directed by Martin Provost. It is a character-driven story that explores the unlikely bond between two women with contrasting lives. Plot Overview
As Claire's small maternity clinic faces closure due to modern hospital expansion, she must navigate her resistance to institutional change while reconciling with the hedonistic woman she blames for her father's past unhappiness.