LE RAVISSEMENT
(TThe Rapture)
by Iris Kaltenbäck
France / 2023 / 97’
Starring Hafsia Herzi, Alexis Manenti, Nina Meurisse
Original version with Italian subtitles. Free entry.
Lydia, a dedicated midwife working in a Paris hospital, has just been left by her boyfriend. Learning of her best friend Salomé’s pregnancy and encountering Milos, a fleeting chance at connection emerges. But this spark ignites a plan that plunges Lydia into a whirlwind of lies and isolation.
In her debut feature, Iris Kaltenbäck crafts a deeply personal and intimate drama exploring motherhood and guilt. Blending raw emotion with mystery, the film becomes a poignant psychological thriller anchored by Hafsia Herzi’s exceptional performance. It probes how a single lie can unravel life’s threads and reveal a deeper truth.
Set against an unconventional view of Paris, Le Ravissement offers a poetic portrait of urban solitude and a contemplative take on femininity and motherhood. The film has garnered numerous accolades, including the Prix SACD at the Critics’ Week, Prix Lumière, Prix Louis-Delluc, and the French Critics’ Union Award for Best First Film.
Cinémardi #19
The cinematic series organized by the Institut Français Palermo returns to the Sala De Seta at the Cantieri Culturali alla Zisa in Palermo. Details: All films are shown in their original language with Italian subtitles. Free entry! This event is held in collaboration with Città di Palermo / Assessorato alla Cultura and IFcinéma. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to enjoy great cinema in an authentic setting!
