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Victoria is a thirty-something divorced lawyer who's struggling to raise her two daughters. She is canny and cynical but on the verge of an emotional breakdown. At a friend's wedding she reconnects with Vincent, an old friend, and Sam, an old client. Her life is about to take a new turn.
Victoria Spinoza, a successful criminal lawyer in Paris, navigates a chaotic personal and professional life. She finds herself entangled with her past and present relationships, including her ex-boyfriend and the father of her child, while defending a friend accused of assault. Her life takes an even more complicated turn when she meets Samuel, an actor who is also the ex-boyfriend of the woman she's defending.
The film received generally positive reviews, with critics praising Virginie Efira's performance and the film's blend of humor and drama. It was noted for its realistic portrayal of modern relationships and the complexities of female empowerment.
Praised for its sharp wit and engaging screenplay.
Virginie Efira's central performance is considered a significant strength.
The film offers a relatable, if sometimes messy, look at a modern woman's life.
Google audience: Audience reception is not widely documented through specific Google user reviews in a consolidated format.
Nominated for the Golden Globe Award for Most Promising Actress (Virginie Efira) at the César Awards.
The film's director, Justine Triet, also wrote the screenplay, drawing inspiration from her own experiences and observations of contemporary Parisian life.
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"Victoria" (Virginie Efira) hasn't her problems to seek! She's a divorced lawyer with custody of two children and a messy and fairly fluid love life. She manages to fall out with her baby sitter and so is even more stretched when the tousle...