Jeanne Herry's 'In mani sicure' Wins at Namur Festival

Jeanne Herry's second feature film 'In mani sicure' (original title 'Pupille') explores the complex bureaucratic and emotional journey of adoption in France. The story follows Théo, a newborn given up anonymously by a young student, and Alice, who has been fighting for nearly ten years to adopt. The film highlights the crucial roles of social workers, educators, pediatricians, and other intermediaries who navigate ethical and psychological challenges. It won the Bayard d'Or for Best Screenplay and Best Actress (Elodie Bouchez) at the Namur Festival. Herry employs a documentary style to depict the harsh realities of abandonment, foster care, and adoption. The cast includes Sandrine Kimberlain, Gilles Lellouche, Elodie Bouchez, Clotilde Mollet, and Miou-Miou. The film is a French-Belgian production from 2018, running 110 minutes. The article was published on Artribune Magazine #54 by Giulia Pezzoli.