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The Courageous

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In a small town on the edge of wild country, an eccentric and delinquent mother has had enough of the rules. Crushed by her mistakes and by a society that doesn't give a damn -- or a second chance -- to people like her, she'll do anything to prove to her children, and to herself, that she still is a good person.

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Guy Lodge Observer (UK) Oct 7
First-time writer-director Jasmin Gordon is attuned to the grinding exhaustion of living in poverty, but her film isn’t an exercise in dour miserabilism. Rather, it’s a humane, multifaceted portrait of maternal devotion. Go to Full Review Leslie Felperin Guardian Sep 3
3/5
Overall, the film is a touch trite at times, but Gordon coaxes touchingly on-point performances from both the kids and Kolb. Go to Full Review Nathan Lewis Little White Lies Sep 2
4/5
Kolb captures Jule’s anger and exhaustion while ultimately portraying her as an affectionate mother who will go to extreme lengths for her children. Go to Full Review Paul Risker PopMatters Sep 10
7/10
Similar to British and European social realist cinema Swiss film The Courageous explores the predatory forces of bureaucratic indifference, societal prejudice, and general small-mindedness. Go to Full Review Jennie Kermode Eye for Film Sep 8
4/5
Jule’s sheer resourcefulness makes her a compelling character to watch. Go to Full Review Markie Robson-Scott The Arts Desk Sep 5
3/5
...[The Courageous is] a compelling, though too mysterious, portrait of a single mother versus society. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

Cast & Crew

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Jasmin Gordon

Director

Ophélia Kolb

Jule

Sabine Timoteo

Sandrine

Michel Voïta

le directeur d'école

Claudia Grob

la patronne

Jasmine Kalisz Saurer

Claire

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Movie Info

Synopsis In a small town on the edge of wild country, an eccentric and delinquent mother has had enough of the rules. Crushed by her mistakes and by a society that doesn't give a damn -- or a second chance -- to people like her, she'll do anything to prove to her children, and to herself, that she still is a good person.
Director
Jasmin Gordon
Producer
Brigitte Hofer, Cornelia Seitler
Screenwriter
Julien Bouissoux, Jasmin Gordon, Julien Bouissoux
Production Co
Maximage
Genre
Drama
Original Language
French
Runtime
1h 20m