PRISONNIÈRES
In the claustrophobic world of Rennes´ women's prison, hundreds of prisoners live in crowded conditions, each with her own story, mistakes, small victories...
In the claustrophobic world of Rennes´ women's prison, hundreds of prisoners live in crowded conditions, each with her own story, mistakes, small victories and above all revolts. These include Marthe, the favourite, Nicole, the child killer rejected by the others, and Nelly, the rebel.
Directed by: Charlotte Silvera (France, 1988)
Cast: Bernadette Lafont (Nelly), Marie-Christine Barrault (Ms Descombes), Annie Girardot (Marthe), Fanny Bastien (Brigitte), Milva (Lucie), Agnès Soral (Nicole)
Genre: drama
Awards: Special Discovery award (Georges de Beauregard awards, 1988)