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All of a Sudden
2026 | B/N | 197:00
As the director of a care facility for the elderly, Marie-Lou strives to introduce an innovative philosophy based on listening and respecting residents’ dignity. Her encounter with Mari, a Japanese theater director battling cancer, will change her life. By forming a deep, supportive friendship, the two women join forces in a shared struggle to “make the impossible possible.”

Country: France, Japan, Germany, Belgium.
Direction: Hamaguchi; Ryusuke
Script: Hamaguchi; Ryusuke, Le Dimna; Léa
Production: Artukmaç; Renan, Brokemper; Bettina, Dauphin; Charlotte, Deris; Julien, Gauquié; David, Matsuda; Hiroko, Ormières; Jean-Luc, Oshida; Kōsuke, Rouschop; Joseph, Sadai; Yuji
Photography: Guichoua; Alan
Sound: Gauder; Thomas, Mertens; Pierre, Heymans; Paul
Music: Andreyev; Samuel
Cast:Efira; Virginie, Okamoto; Tao, Nagatsuka; Kyozo, Kurosaki; Kodai, Clichet; Jean-Charles, Bunel; Marie
Art direction: Preli; Mila
Participation year at FICM: 2026

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