Happening - Reviews

It’s hard to think of a film more necessary in the current moment.

Racked with emotional tension and visceral turmoil, it paints a painful portrait of how women have suffered—and will, sadly, continue to suffer—for the ability to make their own precious choices.

...plays its private trauma as a harrowing thriller, and showcases a superb performance from Anamaria Vartolomei as Anne Duchesne, the agonised student in the spotlight.

...cleverly structured and impeccably produced abortion drama.

...an arresting, maddening yet always elegant feature about the taboo — yet widespread — procedure she underwent.

...a visceral, confronting experience...

...immerses the audience in Anne’s anguish, anxiety and even physical pain matter-of-factly in a fashion that brings to mind Cristian Mungiu’s '4 Months, 3 Weeks and 2 Days.'

Audrey Diwan’s drama about a young woman seeking an abortion in 1960s France vibrates with quiet power.

...tells such a vivid, intimate and relatable story, whether as a viewer it has happened to you or someone in your life, or your biggest fear is that it will.

...a smart, engaging, and well-made film.

...nøgtern, ubærlig, uimodsigelig.

Tidens begränsade möjligheter för unga kvinnor gestaltas så att det känns i märg och ben.

...selvskreven til pensumlisten over sobre, men helt uafrystelige skildringer af kvinder, der illegalt må få foretaget en abort.

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