Judith Godrèche's 'Mémoire de fille' adaptation at Cannes 2026
At the 2026 Cannes Film Festival, Judith Godrèche presents her film adaptation of Annie Ernaux's memoir 'Mémoire de fille'. The film stars Tess Barthélémy, Godrèche's daughter, as the young Ernaux during the summer she turned 18, exploring what she believed to be love. The adaptation has been met with criticism for lacking depth.
Key facts
- Film adaptation of Annie Ernaux's 'Mémoire de fille'
- Directed by Judith Godrèche
- Screened at Cannes 2026
- Tess Barthélémy plays the lead role
- Barthélémy is Godrèche's daughter
- Story follows Ernaux at age 18
- Described as 'sans relief' (without relief)
- Premiered on May 16, 2026
Entities
Artists
- Judith Godrèche
- Annie Ernaux
- Tess Barthélémy
Institutions
- Cannes Film Festival
- Le Monde
Locations
- Cannes
- France