Madame de Sévigné

Set in the mid-17th century, this historical drama explores the strained relationship between the Marquise de Sévigné and her daughter. The mother attempts to mold the young woman into an independent and brilliant version of herself, but her desire for control only serves to push her daughter away. Their turbulent emotional bond and the pain of their separation eventually lead to the creation of a significant work of French literature.

Directed by Isabelle Brocard, who also co-wrote the screenplay with Yves Thomas, the film stars Karin Viard as the Marquise and Ana Girardot as her daughter, Françoise. The supporting cast includes Cédric Kahn, Noémie Lvovsky, Robin Renucci, and Cyrille Mairesse. Produced in France by companies including Orange Studio and France 3 Cinéma, the project had a budget of 5 million USD. Since its release, the film has received a moderate response from viewers, earning a 6.1 rating on IMDb from 310 votes and a 5.1 rating on TMDB from 42 votes.