Alcool au féminin, elles brisent le tabou

Anna confesses to her friend for the first time that she drinks every evening, hiding the bottle from her family. Lena, a successful cardiac surgeon, secretly downs a shot of cognac before a complex operation. The 2025 documentary investigates the hidden epidemic of female alcoholism in Europe, where social expectations clash with personal demons. Through candid interviews with women of various professions and ages, the director reveals how gender stereotypes force addiction into secrecy. WHO statistics show a 30% increase in cases over the past decade, particularly among women aged 30-45. The film shatters the myth that alcoholism is predominantly a male issue, demonstrating unique physiological and social consequences for women. Addiction specialists explain the biochemical specifics of the female body that make dependency more dangerous. The camera follows participants in their daily lives, revealing dual existence — successful outward appearances and internal struggle.