: The film premiered at the Cannes Critics' Week and earned Alice Winocour a nomination for the César for Best First Film.
This guide focuses on the , directed by Alice Winocour. Based on true events, the film explores the complex relationship between a 19th-century neurologist and a patient diagnosed with "female hysteria." 🎬 Film Overview
: Features compositions by Jocelyn Pook , known for tracks like "Lonely Walk" and "Room 304". Augustine(2012)
: While based on the real patient Louise Augustine Gleizes, critics have noted that the film omits several darker factual details, such as her history of childhood trauma, and changes her age from 14 to 19.
: Mild (depicts nudity in medical contexts and brief sexual themes). Violence & Gore : Mild (medical procedures of the era). : The film premiered at the Cannes Critics'
: Moderate (intense seizures and the claustrophobic atmosphere of the asylum). 🎻 Soundtrack Highlights
: The film deconstructs the idea of the "muse," showing how Augustine navigates her role with more agency than her doctors realize. It also critiques the 19th-century medical world’s treatment of women. ⚖️ Parental Guide & Content : While based on the real patient Louise
: Includes "Cantus in Memoriam of Benjamin Britten" by Arvo Pärt and "Tango" by Isaac Albéniz. 🔍 Critical & Historical Context