Simone: Woman of the Century

This historical drama follows the life of Simone Veil, tracing her journey from childhood through the major events of the twentieth century. The story explores her personal tragedies and her rise to political prominence, including her time as a magistrate and her role as the first female president of the European Parliament. The film focuses on her efforts to transform her era by championing humanist values and leading the fight to decriminalize abortion in France.

Directed and written by Olivier Dahan, the film is the fourth feature in his filmography, following Crimson Rivers II: Angels of the Apocalypse, La Vie en Rose, and Grace of Monaco. The production is a joint effort between France and Belgium, featuring Elsa Zylberstein and Rebecca Marder as Simone Veil at different stages of her life. The supporting cast includes Élodie Bouchez, Judith Chemla, Olivier Gourmet, and Mathieu Spinosi.

The movie earned 18 million USD at the worldwide box office. Audience reception is generally positive, with a rating of 6.8/10 on IMDb based on 1,800 votes and a higher score of 7.9/10 on TMDB from 386 votes.