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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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Anne Brodie What She Said It’s an uncomfortable experience; we feel little empathy, but our hearts break for the children. Uncomfortable? Make that deeply challenging. But a triumph of expression and humanity from award-winning filmmaker Jasmin Gordon and actor Ophélia Kolb. Rated: 4/4 Apr 18, 2025 Full Review Andrew Parker The Gate Gordon pushes the boundaries of a viewer’s understanding, but whether or not that connects with everyone who views The Courageous is debatable. Rated: 6/10 Apr 18, 2025 Full Review Liz Braun Original Cin Jasmin Gordon has created a tiny perfect drama in her first feature which follows a single mother on the edge of society with three children she’s trying to raise properly, poverty and a criminal ankle bracelet notwithstanding. Rated: A Apr 17, 2025 Full Review Louisa Moore Screen Zealots This is a poignant story about inequality and socioeconomic challenges that single parents often face, especially as they exist in a world that makes it nearly impossible to get a leg up. The story challenges perceptions of motherhood and morality, too. Nov 9, 2024 Full Review Louis Roberts Loud and Clear Reviews Highlighting the struggles of working-class families in a nation known for its wealth, The Courageous is an impressive slice of social realism. Rated: 4/5 Sep 13, 2024 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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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