Madame Hofmann

Madame Hofmann is a documentary that follows Sylvie Hofmann, a nurse who has worked at a hospital in Marseille for four decades. Her daily existence is defined by constant movement and a lifelong commitment to caring for others, including her patients, her daughter, her husband, and her ill mother. The film examines her internal conflict as she considers whether she should prioritize her own needs and contemplate retirement.

The film was directed and written by Sébastien Lifshitz, appearing after his work on Wild Side and before A Very Good Boy. It features Sylvie Hofmann appearing as herself. Produced in France by ARTE France Cinéma and Agat Films & Cie / Ex Nihilo, the production has a runtime of 104 minutes.

Audience reception for the film is generally positive, with a rating of 7.4/10 on IMDb based on 105 votes and a score of 6.7/10 on TMDB from 16 votes.