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Feature film — 2024

Party of Fools (2024)

5.72h 2mDrama — History — Thriller

Paris, 1894. Who is Fanni, who claims to be voluntarily locked up in a women-only mental institution? Searching for her mother among the multitude of so-called 'madwomen', Fanni discovers a community of modern heroines who defy her expectations, along with the unexpected friendship of fellow patients. The sumptuous and renowned 'Party of Fools' of the asylum is in preparation. Politicians, artists, and socialites will flock to it. It’s her last hope of escaping the closing trap.

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A high-signal pick with 33 votes.

Prélude / France 2 Cinéma / Elle Driver / Wild Bunch / Canal+ / Ciné+ / Région Normandie / Sacem / Région Hauts-de-France / Pictanovo / Cinémage 17 / Cinéaxe 4 / Cofimage 34 / La Région Île-de-France

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Director: Arnaud des Pallières

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Cast & crew

Mélanie Thierry as Fanni

Mélanie Thierry

Fanni

Carole Bouquet as Hersilie

Carole Bouquet

Hersilie

Marina Foïs as La Douane

Marina Foïs

La Douane

Josiane Balasko as Bobotte

Josiane Balasko

Bobotte

Lucie Zhang as Amanite

Lucie Zhang

Amanite

Yolande Moreau as Camomille

Yolande Moreau

Camomille

Dominique Frot as Emilie

Dominique Frot

Emilie

Miss Ming as Kenavo

Miss Ming

Kenavo

A

Agnès Berthon

Flavienne

Elina Löwensohn as Esther

Elina Löwensohn

Esther

Solène Rigot as Blanche

Solène Rigot

Blanche

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