Rent The Midwife (2017)
3.6 of 5 from 154 ratings
1h 52min
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- Synopsis:
- Conscientious, inhibited and perhaps a little self-righteous, midwife Claire (Catherine Frot) is stuck in a rut. After years of placing other people before herself, she's worried she might have been left behind. One day, however, an unexpected phone call changes everything. The call is from her father's former mistress Beatrice (Catherine Deneuve), a capricious free spirit who walked out on the family over three decades ago. As circumstances reunite these two polar-opposites, flighty Beatrice is forced to consider her responsibilities, while uptight Claire finally learns to let go of her troubles.
- Actors:
- Catherine Deneuve, Catherine Frot, Olivier Gourmet, Quentin Dolmaire, Mylène Demongeot, Pauline Etienne, Pauline Parigot, Marie Gili-Pierre, Audrey Dana, Jeanne Rosa, Élise Oppong, Ingrid Heiderscheidt, Jacques Mechelany, Ana Rodriguez, Karidja Touré, Jisca Kalvanda, Fayçal Safi, Marc Prin, Nicolas Grandhomme, Melchior Carrelet
- Directors:
- Martin Provost
- Producers:
- Olivier Delbosc
- Writers:
- Martin Provost
- Aka:
- Sage Femme
- Studio:
- Curzon / Artificial Eye
- Genres:
- Comedy, Drama
- Collections:
- Getting to Know..., Getting to Know: Catherine Deneuve
- Countries:
- France
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Reviews (5) of The Midwife
Quietly enjoyable slice of life - The Midwife review by TE
Warm, humane film with excellent performances and direction.
The story is well balanced between the demands of the present and the lingering effects of the past. It's a gentle examination of life and death and whole damn package, but told through the lives of likeable, engaging characters.
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So moving. Will take you by surprise - The Midwife review by RR
Great actresses. Movie seems simple but is deeply moving and actually also funny. So touching. Highly recommend it. A human experience
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Life is complicated - The Midwife review by CP Customer
This film exemplifies why so much of French cinema appeals to me. The story is told through believable performances which portray slices of the characters' lives, revealing their strengths and weaknesses.
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