PARTY OF FOOLS

by Arnaud des Pallières
2023, France, 2h02
Coup de cœur de l'Arras Film Festival and Rencontres de l'ARP
Starring : Mélanie Thierry, Josiane Balasko, Marina Foïs, Yolande Moreau, Carole Bouquet, Dominique Frot, Candy Ming, Solène Rigot
Screenplay : Arnaud des Pallières, Christelle Berthevas
Cinematography : David Chizallet
Music : Martin Wheeler
Setting : Laurent Baude
Costumes : Nina Avramovic
Film editing : Julie Duclaux, Arnaud des Pallières
Production : Jonathan Blumental, Philippe Rousselet
Synopsis
Paris, 1894. In search of her missing mother, Fanni is deliberately admitted to a psychiatric institution. There she discovers a world of intrigue and arbitrary behaviour. Will she be able to escape from this place where, like her, every patient pretends not to be mad? Inspired by true stories, this is a powerful and disturbingly beautiful film.