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Simone: Woman of the Century

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Simone Veil's life story from her childhood to her major political battles seen through the pivotal events of the twentieth century. An intimate and epic portrait of an extraordinary woman who eminently challenged and transformed her era: her humanist message is still keenly relevant today.
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Robert Abele Los Angeles Times 08/21/2023
Ultimately, the restless approach, ever-roaming camera, and operatic flourishes create a skimming effect, when we hunger for a fuller portrait of the scarred, steely soul driven to alleviate suffering and counter injustice, against all odds. Go to Full Review
Ben Kenigsberg New York Times 08/17/2023
No matter how grave the situation, “Simone: Woman of the Century” treats it as spectacle. Go to Full Review
Jessica Kiang Variety 08/14/2023
Despite the exhaustive way her life is dressed and described, we never get to know who Simone Veil really was. Go to Full Review
Graeme Tuckett The Post NZ 10/26/2023
4/5
But, what Dahan has put on the screen is inspiring, intelligent and – often – very moving. Go to Full Review
Amparo Cabal EscribiendoCine 10/13/2023
8/10
Simone: Woman of the Century is a call to keep memory alive and to use it as fuel to create a world in which exclusion and totalitarianism remain forever in the past. [Full review in Spanish] Go to Full Review
Alejandro Lingenti La Nación (Argentina) 10/12/2023
2/5
A ceremonious story with a solemn tone in which the director does not seem to have “humanized the icon” or “brought a character down from their pedestal”... [Full review in Spanish] Go to Full Review
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Avraham 08/21/2023 Great movie, fantastic cinematography, good actors, captivating. A real tribute to the heroes of humanity. See more Read all reviews
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Synopsis Simone Veil's life story from her childhood to her major political battles seen through the pivotal events of the twentieth century. An intimate and epic portrait of an extraordinary woman who eminently challenged and transformed her era: her humanist message is still keenly relevant today.
Director
Olivier Dahan
Producer
Vivien Aslanian, Romain Le Grand, Marco Pacchioni
Screenwriter
Olivier Dahan
Distributor
Samuel Goldwyn Films
Production Co
SCOPE Invest, Cofimage 31, Scope Pictures, France Télévisions, Tax Shelter du Gouvernement Fédéral Belge, Palatine Etoile 17, France 3 Cinéma, Sonia Films, Prod lab, La Région Île-de-France, Canal+, France 2 Cinéma, Marvelous Productions, Indéfilms 8, Ciné+
Genre
Biography, Drama, History
Original Language
French (France)
Release Date (Theaters)
Aug 18, 2023, Limited
Runtime
2h 19m
Aspect Ratio
Digital 2.39:1
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