French Film 'Kopf hoch!' Explores Pregnancy and Cancer Diagnosis on Arte

The French film 'Kopf hoch!' follows musician Emma, played by Karin Viard, and her partner Simon, portrayed by Laurent Lucas, as they navigate a devastating medical crisis. During routine pregnancy examinations, Emma receives a breast cancer diagnosis. Her doctor advises terminating the pregnancy because chemotherapy and radiation therapy are incompatible with carrying a child. Unwilling to accept this choice between her own life and her baby's, the couple seeks a second opinion. A specialist presents an alternative: an experimental treatment method that allows Emma to continue the pregnancy but carries uncertain outcomes. As chemotherapy begins, Emma confronts difficult medical decisions, physical changes, and self-doubt while Simon supports her, though he reaches his own limits. The film premieres on Arte on April 22 and remains available in the Arte media library until September 30. This production comes from Ex Nihilo, Agat Films & Cie, Entre Chien et Loup, and RTBF.