Drama "Soudain"

Description

A major highlight of the Cannes Festival: An extraordinary, uplifting film about care and the small moments that give life meaning. Parisian nursing home director Marie-Lou (brilliantly portrayed by Virginie Efira) wants to finally implement a new care concept based on genuine attention. An unexpected encounter with Japanese director Mari, who is herself battling cancer, changes her perspective. Soon, the two try together to make the "impossible" possible and change the world – at least in small ways. SOUDAIN is an extraordinary and uplifting film in many respects. The runtime of just over three hours flies by. Japanese director and Oscar winner Ryûsuke Hamaguchi (DRIVE MY CAR) takes us, in a completely unhurried yet very direct manner, to the fundamental questions of care in nursing, as well as more generally about friendship and human coexistence. The lead actresses Virginie Efira and Tao Okamoto were jointly awarded the Best Actress prize at Cannes. "It is rather rare for festival films to bring happiness. But after SOUDAIN, half of Cannes floated a few centimeters above the ground." Filmdienst

Highlights

• Award-winning film from Cannes Festival
• Features lead actresses Virginie Efira and Tao Okamoto
• Directed by Oscar winner Ryûsuke Hamaguchi

General Information

"Soudain" is a poignant film that explores themes of care and human connection through the story of a nursing home director and her unexpected encounter with a cancer-stricken filmmaker. The film, which runs just over three hours, has been praised for its uplifting narrative and was a standout at the Cannes Festival.

Location

Neuhofstrasse 23, 8600 Dübendorf, Switzerland

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