Peaceful (De Son Vivant)

2021, France, 122 min – Drama
In French with English Subtitles

Synopsis

A son in denial of a serious illness. A mother facing the unbearable. And between them a doctor and a nurse fighting to do their job and help them find acceptance. The four of them have one year and four seasons to come together and understand what it means to die while living.

Directed by

Emmanuelle Bercot

Cast

Catherine Deneuve, Benoit Magimel (Cesar Award for Best actor 2022), Cécile de France, Gabriel Sara

Reactions

Grab your tissues: this is a true, heart wrenching drama, and one of the great ones; a film that makes you want to breathe and love deeply. – Le Parisien (France)
A profound work about this path towards death we call life. You will not forget this film anytime soon. – Le Point (France)
Thumb’s up: With her characteristic solemnity (Standing Tall, 150 Milligrams), Emmanuelle Bercot creates a moving drama from heartrending material. – Telerama (France)

Festivals and Awards

Cannes Film Festival – Out of Competition
Cesar Awards – Best Actor for Benoit Magimel

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