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La Syndicaliste

Play trailer 1:38 Poster for La Syndicaliste Released Dec 1, 2023 2h 2m Mystery & Thriller Drama Biography Crime Play Trailer Watchlist
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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 Full Review Manohla Dargis New York Times Sometimes the best reason to watch a movie is because Isabelle Huppert is in it. Nov 30, 2023 Full Review Glenn Kenny RogerEbert.com “La Syndicaliste” might have benefitted from a bit more expansiveness. Rated: 2.5/4 Nov 29, 2023 Full Review Clotilde Chinnici Loud and Clear Reviews The film will be much clearer to the members of the audience who may already know this story, or have more familiarity with French’s political scenario. Rated: 3/5 Sep 15, 2024 Full Review James Croot Stuff.co.nz This is a throwback to the kind of conspiracy thriller-cum-courtroom drama (tonally this feels like North Country-meets-The Accused) that Hollywood used to excel at between the 1970s and early 2000s. Rated: 4/5 Aug 29, 2024 Full Review Diana Tuova Film Obsessive Despite more than a few bumps along the way, La Syndicaliste still manages to impress thanks to Huppert’s stoic performance. Aug 14, 2024 Full Review Read all reviews

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Joseph great acting.... great script... great movie Rated 5 out of 5 stars 12/03/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis 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
September Films, Restons Groupés Production, Le Bureau Films, France 2 Cinéma, Heimatfilm, 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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