Louise Violet

Miss Violet
Director
Eric Besnard
Country
France
Year
2024
Genre
Fiction
Scriptwriters
Eric Besnard
Cast
Alexandra Lamy, Grégory Gadebois, Jérôme Kircher, Jeremy Lopez, Patrick Pineau, Annie Mercier, Julie Moulier, Géraldine Martineau, Grégoire Tachnakian, Pauline Serieys
Production
Nord-Ouest Films, Artémis Productions, StudioCanal, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes Cinéma, France 3 Cinéma

Storyline

France. End of the 19th century. Louise Violet (Alexandra Lamy) 40, a Parisian teacher, is sent on a mission to the French countryside. But in a place where the daily life is linked to the seasons, land and crops, she must first convince parents to send their kids to school. With the help of the mayor (Grégory Gadebois), she is gradually accepted by the parents and their children. But soon, her past catches up with her. Despite the obstacles she faces, Miss Violet will give her heart and soul to her belief that education is the key to freedom

Festivals & Academy awards and others

Bcn Film Fest 2025
Official Section
Competition