Sheroes
Chantal Birman has devoted her life to defending abortion and the rights of women. At nearly 70 years old, she has no intention of retiring from her job as a midwife. From painful moments to joyful experiences, this road movie through the housing projects outside Paris offers a special take on the place of mothers in society and provides unique insight into that delicate moment of “going home”.
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📋 Film Details
| Original Title | À la vie |
| Year | 2021 |
| Country | France |
| Genre | Documentary |
| Director | Aude Pépin |
| Runtime | 78 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 8.1/10 (12 votes) |
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The film opts for quiet observation over dramatic confrontation, building its power through the accumulation of small, intimate gestures. Chantal's unwavering presence becomes a quiet testament to a lifetime of advocacy, captured in the weary lines of her face and the gentle certainty of her hands.
What lingers after the credits is not a political argument, but the profound resonance of simple human care in moments of raw vulnerability. It’s a tribute to the often-invisible labor that upholds dignity at life's threshold. — MovieFinder Editorial
Director: Aude Pépin
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The muted grey light of suburban Paris, the sterile gleam of instruments in a worn bag, a weary smile reflected in the rearview mirror.
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