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Happening

Original title: L'événement
  • 20212021
  • 1h 40min
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L'événement (2021)
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An adaptation of Annie Ernaux's eponymous novel, looking back on her experience with abortion when it was still illegal in France in the 1960s.An adaptation of Annie Ernaux's eponymous novel, looking back on her experience with abortion when it was still illegal in France in the 1960s.An adaptation of Annie Ernaux's eponymous novel, looking back on her experience with abortion when it was still illegal in France in the 1960s.

IMDb RATING
6.1/10
103
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  • Director
    • Audrey Diwan
  • Writers
    • Marcia Romano
    • Audrey Diwan
    • Annie Ernaux(based on the novel by)
  • Stars
    • Anamaria Vartolomei
    • Kacey Mottet Klein
    • Luàna Bajrami
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  • Director
    • Audrey Diwan
  • Writers
    • Marcia Romano
    • Audrey Diwan
    • Annie Ernaux(based on the novel by)
  • Stars
    • Anamaria Vartolomei
    • Kacey Mottet Klein
    • Luàna Bajrami
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    • 16Critic reviews
    • 81Metascore
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    • Awards
      • 3 wins

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    Louise Orry-Diquéro
    Louise Chevillotte
    Pio Marmaï
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    Sandrine Bonnaire
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    Anna Mouglalis
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    Fabrizio Rongione
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      • Audrey Diwan
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      • Audrey Diwan
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    An adaptation of Annie Ernaux's eponymous novel, looking back on her experience with abortion when it was still illegal in France in the 1960s.
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      "Happening" won the top prize at the 78th edition of the world's oldest film festival, the Venice Film Festival. The award was selected by a jury led by Parasite director Bong Joon-Ho.

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    • Release date
      • November 24, 2021 (France)
    • Country of origin
      • France
    • Language
      • French
    • Also known as
      • Omständigheter
    • Production companies
      • Rectangle Productions
      • France 3 Cinéma
      • Wild Bunch
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      • €5,200,000 (estimated)
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      • 1h 40min
    • Color
      • Color
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.37 : 1

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