: Set in Paris in 1885, the story follows Augustine , an illiterate teenage housemaid (played by Soko) who is admitted to the Pitié-Salpêtrière Hospital after a seizure leaves her partially paralyzed.
: The film premiered at the Cannes Critics' Week and earned Alice Winocour a nomination for the César for Best First Film.
: This was Winocour’s debut feature; she later directed the acclaimed thriller Disorder (2015). Augustine(2012)
: The film deconstructs the idea of the "muse," showing how Augustine navigates her role with more agency than her doctors realize. It also critiques the 19th-century medical world’s treatment of women. ⚖️ Parental Guide & Content
This guide focuses on the , directed by Alice Winocour. Based on true events, the film explores the complex relationship between a 19th-century neurologist and a patient diagnosed with "female hysteria." 🎬 Film Overview : Set in Paris in 1885, the story
: Includes "Cantus in Memoriam of Benjamin Britten" by Arvo Pärt and "Tango" by Isaac Albéniz. 🔍 Critical & Historical Context
: Moderate (intense seizures and the claustrophobic atmosphere of the asylum). 🎻 Soundtrack Highlights : The film deconstructs the idea of the
: Mild (depicts nudity in medical contexts and brief sexual themes). Violence & Gore : Mild (medical procedures of the era).