Le Bal des folles (The Mad Women's Ball), 2021
6.7 / 10
Drama / Thriller
This psychological historical drama uncovers the dark reality of 19th-century psychiatric institutions. The story follows a young woman in Paris who has the ability to communicate with spirits. When her family sends her to the infamous Pitié-Salpêtrière Hospital, she experiences the harsh treatment and injustice faced by women deemed "mad." Among the patients, she learns about an annual ball where high society gathers to observe the hospital’s inmates. Combining elements of mystery, feminism, and history, this gripping film explores the fight for freedom and exposes the oppression of women in past centuries. A must-watch for fans of historical thrillers, psychological dramas, and feminist cinema.
Director: Mélanie Laurent
Writer: Christophe Deslandes / Julien Decoin / Victoria Mas
Cast: Lou de Laâge / Mélanie Laurent / Emmanuelle Bercot / Benjamin Voisin / Cédric Kahn / Lomane de Dietrich / Christophe Montenez / Coralie Russier / Alice Barnole / Lauréna Thellier / Martine Schambacher / Martine Chevallier / André Marcon / Valérie Stroh / Grégoire Bonnet…
Country: France
Budget: n/A
Company: Légende Films
