Judith Davis 's Bonjour l'asile is a contemporarydrama that blends social reflections with personal tensions. Featuring characters confronted with divergent life choices, the film is part of a current dynamic in which dreams of collective utopia collide with the imperatives of modern life. Alongside Judith Davis, who also plays a leading role, the cast includes Claire Dumas and Maxence Tual, offering a human exploration at the heart of a château transformed into a rural third-place.
Bonjour l'asile will hit cinema screens from February 26, 2025.
Synopsis: Jeanne leaves the stress of city life for a few days to visit her good friend Elisa, who has recently moved to the country. In the heart of the nearby woods, an abandoned château has become a third place, teeming with collective initiatives. Elisa would like to get involved, but between baby bottles and cloth diapers, she just doesn't have the time. Jeanne, an urban activist, doesn't see the point. As for Amaury, a luxury hotel developer, he wants to buy the château. In spite of themselves, all three converge on this place of mutual aid and subversion... But how long can this modern-day asylum hold out against the mad world?
Bonjour l'asile is aimed primarily at audiences sensitive to contemporary social dynamics, environmental issues and the search for a balance between personal and collective commitments. Fans of dramas rooted in everyday life, such as Louis-Julien Petit's Les invisibles or Michel Leclerc's Les goûts et les couleurs, may appreciate this plunge into a rural microcosm where aspirations and conflicts intersect.
However, the committed tone and themes of social struggle may not appeal to those who prefer lighter, action-oriented stories.
Directed and starring Judith Davis, Bonjour l'asile is co-written with Maya Haffar, promising collaborative writing rooted in feminist and social questioning. Shot in natural settings, the film aims to capture the essence of the tiers-lieu, a concept that echoes current trends for community spaces.
With Bonjour l'asile, Judith Davis explores the tensions between collective ideals and individual realities, supported by a human and topical storyline. The film promises to interest those who wonder about social transformations and rural dynamics, while offering outstanding performances from its cast.
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