A powerful portrait of Simone Veil, Holocaust survivor turned pioneering French politician and feminist, told through vivid, non-linear memories.
Through fragmented memories, this moving biographical drama explores the extraordinary life of Simone Veil. Holocaust survivor, French politician, and tireless advocate for women’s rights. From unimaginable trauma to national heroism, her legacy unfolds as a testament to courage, dignity, and the enduring fight for equality.
Rialto Recommends: Simone: Woman of the Century. Told through haunting, non-linear memories, this remarkable portrait of Simone Veil celebrates a woman who transformed pain into progress and changed France forever.
Cast
Elsa Zylberstein (Simone Viel), Rebecca Marder (Simone Jacob)
Director
Writer
Languages
French, Hebrew, German
Closed Captions [CC]
English
Country
France