Happening(2021)
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.
Movie: Happening
Top 10 Billed Cast
Anne Duchesne
Jean
Hélène
Brigitte
Pr. Bornec
Gabrielle Duchesne
Gaspard
Madame Rivière
Dr. Ravinsky
Maxime
Video Trailer Happening
Video: Official UK & Irish Trailer
Official UK & Irish Trailer
Official UK & Irish Trailer #2
Official US Trailer
Anaphora by Jessica McGoff
Audrey Diwan and Anamaria Vartolomei on Happening
Audrey Diwan reveals the clever plan that secured the composers for Happening | Tea with BAFTA
Directors Audrey Diwan & Cristian Mungiu in Conversation on 'Happening' & Abortion in Cinema
Girls, Keep It Empty by Sophie Herxheimer
Q&A: Director Audrey Diwan on 'Happening' & Abortion in Cinema
Video Introduction by Rhianna Dhillon
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