Nouvelle chance

A successful but somewhat detached Parisian psychiatrist, Alice, finds her carefully ordered life disrupted when she takes on a new patient, Jeanne, a charismatic but troubled young woman. As Alice delves into Jeanne's complex past and volatile present, her own personal and professional boundaries begin to blur. The film explores themes of identity, desire, and the unexpected connections that can form between people from different walks of life.

Nouvelle chance received mixed to positive reviews, with many critics praising Catherine Deneuve's performance and Anne Fontaine's direction. Some found the plot to be somewhat predictable or less impactful than Fontaine's previous works, but it was generally regarded as a well-crafted character study.

• Catherine Deneuve delivers a strong performance as a psychiatrist navigating a complex relationship.

• The film offers a nuanced exploration of female relationships and societal pressures.

• Some critics felt the narrative lacked a certain dramatic punch.

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Catherine Deneuve and Marina Hands, who play psychiatrist and patient in the film, had previously starred together in the 2000 film 'Le Fantôme d'Opéra' (The Phantom of the Opera), though their characters did not interact directly.