Happening

France, 1963. Anne is a bright young student with a promising future ahead of her. But when she falls pregnant, she sees the opportunity to finish her studies and escape the constraints of her social background disappearing. With her final exams fast approaching Anne resolves to act, even if she has to confront shame and pain, even if she must risk prison to do so…

Winner of the Golden Lion at the 2021 Venice Festival Happening is adapted from Annie Ernaux’s autobiographical novel. The film offers a powerful and gripping drama set in a society that condemned female desire and sexual liberty.

Filmography: Losing It (2019).