Notre Dame

Maud is a Parisian architect and mother who finds herself in a chaotic situation when she wins a prestigious competition to redesign the square in front of Notre-Dame due to a misunderstanding. As she takes on this high-profile professional responsibility, she must simultaneously navigate complicated romantic tensions involving both a former partner and a past love. The story follows her struggle to maintain her composure while balancing her career, her children, and her personal life.

This 2019 comedy was directed by Valérie Donzelli, who also co-wrote the screenplay and starred as the lead character, Maud Crayon. It is the first of three films listed in her directing career, followed by Just the Two of Us and At Work. The supporting cast includes Pierre Deladonchamps, Thomas Scimeca, Boulien Lanners, Virginie Ledoyen, and Isabelle Candelier.

Produced in France and Belgium with a budget of 4 million USD, the film earned 2 million USD at the worldwide box office. Audience reception was mixed, with the film receiving a 5.4 rating on IMDb based on 716 votes and a 4.9 rating on TMDB from 103 votes.