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- Drama
France, 1963. Anne is a bright young student with a promising future ahead of her. But when she falls pregnant, she sees the opportunity to finish her studies and escape the constraints of her social background disappearing. With her final exams fast approaching and her belly growing, Anne resolves to act, even if she has to confront shame and pain, even if she must risk prison to do so.
Happening is a 2021 French drama following Anne, a university student in 1963 France who becomes pregnant and desperately seeks to terminate it before her final exams, risking legal consequences and social shame. The film explores themes of bodily autonomy, education, and survival under restrictive laws. It was released on November 4, 2021.
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Anamaria VartolomeiAnne Duchesne
Kacey Mottet KleinJean
Luàna BajramiHélène
Louise Orry-DiquéroBrigitte
Pio MarmaïPr. Bornec
Sandrine BonnaireGabrielle Duchesne
Cyril MetzgerGaspard
Anna MouglalisMadame Rivière
Fabrizio RongioneDr. Ravinsky
Julien FrisonMaxime
Alice de LencquesaingLaëtitia
François LoriquetDr. Guimet
Louise ChevillotteOlivia- Leonor ObersonClaire
- Louis BédotPompier
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When was Happening released?
Happening was released on November 4, 2021.
What is Happening about?
The film follows Anne, a promising French university student in 1963 who becomes pregnant and struggles to terminate it while facing her final exams, societal judgment, and legal risks.
Where can I watch Happening?
Happening is available on various streaming platforms and digital retailers; check your local streaming services or rental options for current availability.
Is Happening based on a true story?
The film is based on Annie Ernaux's acclaimed 1999 autobiographical novel of the same name, which draws from her own experience in 1960s France.
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