Inspired by the book by Caroline Michel-Aguirre, which was in turn inspired by the true story of CFDT union representative Maureen Kearney, La Syndicaliste tells the story of a head union representative and whistleblower within the world of a French multinational nuclear corporation. This paranoid thriller sheds light on the experiences of a woman in a man’s world, featuring Isabelle Huppert in the lead role.
“A must-see”
★★★★ Le Monde
“A solid political thriller with the great Isabelle Huppert”
★★★★ Les Echos
“A bravura performance from Isabelle Huppert”
★★★★ Eye for Film
The screening on 1 July at 3.30pm will be followed by a Q&A with director Jean-Paul Salomé