La Syndicaliste

Released Dec 1, 2023

2h 2m

Mystery & Thriller

Drama

Biography

Crime

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An investigative thriller set in the world of nuclear power and politics, La Syndicaliste follows the true story of Maureen Kearney (Isabelle Huppert), the influential head union representative of a French multinational nuclear powerhouse. A deft navigator of elite political and financial circles, Maureen becomes a whistleblower when she discovers international backroom dealings, exposing secrets that shook the French nuclear sector. Fighting against government ministers and industry leaders, Maureen worked tirelessly to bring the scandal to light and defend thousands of jobs until she was violently sexually assaulted in her own home, seemingly targeted for her attempts to reveal the truth. As her attack is investigated, new elements create doubt in the minds of detectives and lawyers, and they begin to see Maureen not as a victim, but as a suspect. Surrounded by powerful enemies and unable to trust anyone, Maureen must fight to clear her name.

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Isabelle Huppert's understated performance keeps La Syndicaliste's whistleblower story stirring even when its messaging drifts toward the didactic.

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Stephen Romei

The Australian

A provocative and at times disturbing drawn-from-life drama that is given extra power by an outstanding performance by Isabelle Huppert.

Rated: 3.5/5

Jun 14, 2024

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Manohla Dargis

New York Times

Sometimes the best reason to watch a movie is because Isabelle Huppert is in it.

Nov 30, 2023

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Glenn Kenny

RogerEbert.com

“La Syndicaliste” might have benefitted from a bit more expansiveness.

Rated: 2.5/4

Nov 29, 2023

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John McDonald

Australian Financial Review

...it shows how governments increasingly act like big corporations, crafting decisions and policies under a veil of secrecy, putting capital before community.

Jul 20, 2024

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Jane Freebury

Jane Freebury

The tale of this real-life whistleblower is fascinating and harrowing. While it could have been directed with more flair, Isabelle Huppert is terrific, as usual, giving the character her all alongside other fine performances

Rated: 4/5

Jun 28, 2024

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Alan Zilberman

Spectrum Culture

There might be a great film in this material, but Kearney and her colleagues are probably too bound to non-disclosure agreements to tell it.

Rated: 2.5/5

Dec 6, 2023

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Joseph

great acting.... great script... great movie

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

12/03/23

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Jean-Paul Salomé

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Isabelle Huppert

Maureen Kearney

Grégory Gadebois

Gilles Hugo

François-Xavier Demaison

Jean-Pierre Bachmann

Alexandra Maria Lara

Julie

Marina Foïs

Anne Lauvergeon

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An investigative thriller set in the world of nuclear power and politics, La Syndicaliste follows the true story of Maureen Kearney (Isabelle Huppert), the influential head union representative of a French multinational nuclear powerhouse. A deft navigator of elite political and financial circles, Maureen becomes a whistleblower when she discovers international backroom dealings, exposing secrets that shook the French nuclear sector. Fighting against government ministers and industry leaders, Maureen worked tirelessly to bring the scandal to light and defend thousands of jobs until she was violently sexually assaulted in her own home, seemingly targeted for her attempts to reveal the truth. As her attack is investigated, new elements create doubt in the minds of detectives and lawyers, and they begin to see Maureen not as a victim, but as a suspect. Surrounded by powerful enemies and unable to trust anyone, Maureen must fight to clear her name.

Director: Jean-Paul Salomé
Producer: Bertrand Faivre, Vincent Gadelle
Screenwriter: Fadette Drouard, Jean-Paul Salomé
Distributor: Kino Lorber
Production Co: Le Bureau Films, Restons Groupés Production, September Films, Heimatfilm, France 2 Cinéma, Les Films du Camélia
Genre: Mystery & Thriller, Drama, Biography, Crime
Original Language: French
Release Date (Theaters): Dec 1, 2023, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Jan 12, 2024
Box Office (Gross USA): $27.7K
Runtime: 2h 2m
Aspect Ratio: Scope (2.35:1)

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