Happening (2021) DVD

France, 1963, Anne (Anamaria Vartolomei) is a bright young student with a promising future ahead of her.

But when she falls pregnant, she sees the opportunity to finish her studies and escape the constraints of her social background disappearing. With her final exams fast approaching and her pregnancy progressing, Anne resolves to act, even if she has to confront shame and pain, even if she must risk prison to do so. Winner of the Golden Lion at Venice Film Festival and BAFTA nominated for Best Director, HAPPENING is the acclaimed new film from Audrey Diwan.

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"Magnificently written, directed, shot and performed" Awards Daily

"A performance of astonishing emotional transparency from Anamaria Vartolomei" The Hollywood Reporter

"An atmospheric, gripping drama with a poignant contemporary relevance" Time Out

"It’s hard to think of a film more necessary in the current moment" Little White Lies