French-American artist Niki de Saint-Phalle, from the age of 23, is a model and an aspiring actor who is married and has a two year old daughter. Together, they flee the U.S. during the oppressive McCarthy era and come to France, where they experience a short-lived euphoria. Soon, distant and frightening memories begin to emerge in Niki’s mind. Her vocation as an artist will be her salvation.
Keywords
- Biopics
- Cannes: Un Certain Regard
- Female Filmmakers
- Festival de Cannes
- Painting in Cinema
- Portraits of empowered women
Actors
- Charlotte Le Bon
- Damien Bonnard
- John Robinson
- Quentin Dolmaire
- Judith Chemla
Director
- Céline Sallette
Drama
1h 38min
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French-American artist Niki flees the McCarthy era to France with her family. Haunted by troubling memories, art becomes her salvation.
French-American artist Niki flees the McCarthy era to France with her family. Haunted by troubling memories, art becomes her salvation.
French-American artist Niki de Saint-Phalle, from the age of 23, is a model and an aspiring actor who is married and has a two year old daughter. Together, they flee the U.S. during the oppressive McCarthy era and come to France, where they experience a short-lived euphoria. Soon, distant and frightening memories begin to emerge in Niki’s mind. Her vocation as an artist will be her salvation.
Festivals
Cast & Crew
Director
Céline Sallette
Cast
Charlotte Le Bon
Cast
Damien Bonnard
Cast
John Robinson
Cast
Quentin Dolmaire
Cast
Judith Chemla