L'événement

Nov 24 2021 R 1h 40m
Drama

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 and her belly growing, Anne resolves to act, even if she has to confront shame and pain, even if she must risk prison to do so.

Official Trailer
Plot

This is the story of Anne, a young woman who decides to abort to finish her studies and escape the social constraints of a working-class family. France in 1963: a society that censures women's desires. And sex in general. This simple but cruel story follows the itinerary of a woman who decides to go against the law. Anne has only a little time before her. Her exams are just around the corner, and her baby bump is growing fast.

Written by

Marcia Romano, Audrey Diwan, Annie Ernaux

Directed by

Audrey Diwan

Cast

Anamaria Vartolomei, Kacey Mottet Klein, Luàna Bajrami

Crew

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Production Countries

France

Production Companies

PROCIREP, Cofinova 17, Région Ile-de-France, CNC, Ciné+, France Télévisions, Wild Bunch, SRAB Films, Rectangle Productions, France 3 Cinéma, Canal+

Languages

Français

Awards

Nominated for 1 BAFTA Award27 wins & 49 nominations total

Trailers
Official Trailer
Official UK & Irish Trailer
Official UK & Irish Trailer #2
Featurettes
Happening | Video Introduction by Rhianna Dhillon
Anaphora by Jessica McGoff | Happening | In Cinemas Now
Girls, Keep It Empty by Sophie Herxheimer | Happening | In Cinemas Now
Q&A: Director Audrey Diwan on 'Happening' & Abortion in Cinema | Presented By rePRO Film & IFC Films
Directors Audrey Diwan & Cristian Mungiu in Conversation on 'Happening' & Abortion in Cinema
Audrey Diwan and Anamaria Vartolomei on Happening | NDNF51
Audrey Diwan reveals the clever plan that secured the composers for Happening | Tea with BAFTA
Scores
# of Votes
13,459
Average Rating
7.4 out of 10
Metascore
86
Popularity
NA