La Nouvelle Femme, written and directed by Léa Todorov, immerses us in Paris in 1900, before taking us to Rome. This historical drama showcases the talents of Jasmine Trinca, as Maria Montessori, and Leïla Bekhti, playing a mother determined to give her disabled daughter a future.
The story follows Lili d'Alengy, a famous Parisian courtesan played by Laila Bekhti. Her life takes an unexpected turn when she decides to leave Paris for Rome, fleeing the shame of the birth of her disabled daughter Tina. In Rome, she meets Maria Montessori, played by Jasmine Trinca, an avant-garde doctor working on a revolutionary educational method for children considered "deficient" at the time. Rafaëlle Sonneville-Caby plays the young Tina, whose destiny becomes intertwined with that of these two exceptional women.
Jasmine Trinca is renowned for her outstanding roles in films such as La Meilleure Jeunesse and Nos enfants, which have earned her international acclaim. Leïla Bekhti, meanwhile, made her name in La Source des femmes and Tout ce qui brille, proving her talent in powerful, inspiring roles. Rafaëlle Sonneville-Caby makes her film debut with this role.
La Nouvelle Femme explores the themes of motherhood, education and courage in a changing world. Through the personal challenges and hopes of its characters, the film pays tribute to the strength of women who have dared to defy convention to build a better future for generations to come.
With its rich script and tricky direction, Léa Todorov 's La Nouvelle Femme is an invitation to reflect on theimpact of education and the role of pioneering women in history. In all likelihood, the film, scheduled for theatrical release on March 13, 2024, will offer a profound exploration of the first steps towardsmodern education.
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