WORKING GIRLS is a compelling and emotionally charged film that deftly explores the lives of three women—Axelle, Conso, and Dominic—who work as prostitutes in a brothel just over the Belgian border. The film opens with a gripping scene in the pouring rain, where the trio is seen burying a body. This haunting beginning sets the tone for the film, where the tension and mystery weave through the narrative, leaving the audience to wonder whose body they are burying. Is it the abusive boyfriend, the manipulative ex, the disrespectful teenage boy, or perhaps the elderly client who succumbed to a heart attack? This uncertainty keeps the viewer engaged and invested in the characters’ fates. Directed by Frédéric Fonteyne and Anne Paulicevich, WORKING GIRLS masterfully shifts perspectives between the three protagonists, offering a deep dive into their complex lives. The directors provide a balanced portrayal of the women's camaraderie, humor, and struggles, highlighting the stark contrast between their everyday realities and the prejudices they face. Through punchy dialogue and dynamic direction, the film captures the essence of these women who, despite the darkness of their circumstances, exude strength and dignity. Each character brings a unique energy to the story. Axelle, portrayed by Sara Forestier, is a mother juggling the responsibilities of caring for her own children and her mother, all while dealing with the resurfacing of a violent ex. Dominique, played by Noémie Lvovsky, is a nurse with an unemployed husband and two grown children who see her as nothing more than a cash machine. The youngest of the trio, Conso, played by Annabelle Lengronne, dreams of a fairy-tale romance with a wealthy man she believes to be her true love. Their lives intertwine daily as they meet in a parking lot in their small French town, before crossing the border to begin their secret second lives in the brothel, where they transform into Athena, Circe, and Hera.
Crime, Drama
1h 31min
-16
FR
WORKING GIRLS is a gripping, character-driven drama about three resilient prostitutes navigating complex lives and dark secrets in a Belgian brothel.
WORKING GIRLS is a compelling and emotionally charged film that deftly explores the lives of three women—Axelle, Conso, and Dominic—who work as prostitutes in a brothel just over the Belgian border. The film opens with a gripping scene in the pouring rain, where the trio is seen burying a body. This haunting beginning sets the tone for the film, where the tension and mystery weave through the narrative, leaving the audience to wonder whose body they are burying. Is it the abusive boyfriend, the manipulative ex, the disrespectful teenage boy, or perhaps the elderly client who succumbed to a heart attack? This uncertainty keeps the viewer engaged and invested in the characters’ fates.
Directed by Frédéric Fonteyne and Anne Paulicevich, WORKING GIRLS masterfully shifts perspectives between the three protagonists, offering a deep dive into their complex lives. The directors provide a balanced portrayal of the women's camaraderie, humor, and struggles, highlighting the stark contrast between their everyday realities and the prejudices they face. Through punchy dialogue and dynamic direction, the film captures the essence of these women who, despite the darkness of their circumstances, exude strength and dignity.
Each character brings a unique energy to the story. Axelle, portrayed by Sara Forestier, is a mother juggling the responsibilities of caring for her own children and her mother, all while dealing with the resurfacing of a violent ex. Dominique, played by Noémie Lvovsky, is a nurse with an unemployed husband and two grown children who see her as nothing more than a cash machine. The youngest of the trio, Conso, played by Annabelle Lengronne, dreams of a fairy-tale romance with a wealthy man she believes to be her true love. Their lives intertwine daily as they meet in a parking lot in their small French town, before crossing the border to begin their secret second lives in the brothel, where they transform into Athena, Circe, and Hera.