Released in cinemas on May 1, 2024, Nessim Chikhaoui's Petites mains arrives on Netflix from August 1, 2025. This French comedy-drama brings together Corinne Masiero, Lucie Charles-Alfred and Marie-Sohna Condé in an immersion into the heart of a Parisian palace, through the daily lives of the chambermaids.
With this release on the platform, Petites mains continues its journey of making visible the often overlooked work of these essential hotel employees.
Little Hands will be available on Netflix from August 1, 2025.
Synopsis: Nothing prepared Eva for the demands of a large hotel. When she joins the team of chambermaids, she meets colleagues with strong personalities: Safietou, Aissata, Violette and Simone. Between laughter and hard knocks, the young woman discovers a close-knit team united in the face of adversity. When a social movement disrupts life at the palace, each of these "little hands" is faced with their own choices.
Petites mains depicts the day-to-day reality of a luxury hotel's chambermaids. Through the eyes of young Eva, the film explores a world often ignored by the general public, with its physical exertions, strict rules and invisible solidarity. Director Nessim Chikhaoui sheds light on a class of workers too often relegated to the background, highlighting the human and social complexity of their profession.
Known for her committed roles in Les Invisibles and La Marginale, Corinne Masiero plays a strong, benevolent member of the team. She is joined by Lucie Charles-Alfred and Marie-Sohna Condé, in an all-female cast that reflects the diversity of their backgrounds. Each character contributes to the collective's image of solidarity and fighting spirit.
The story takes a more political turn with the emergence of a social movement among the hotel's employees. This tipping point highlights the tensions between hierarchy, workload, living conditions and the desire for recognition. The film deals with contemporary issues such as the value of work, union rights and power relations, while remaining accessible thanks to its humanistic treatment and touches of humor.
Petites mains is a comedy-drama directed by Nessim Chikhaoui, co-written with Hélène Fillières, and released in 2024. Starring Corinne Masiero, the film takes a behind-the-scenes look at the luxury hotel business through the eyes of a young recruit. Both touching and engaging, it pays tribute to the women behind the scenes and takes a subtle look at the challenges of invisible work.
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