La Syndicaliste

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La Syndicaliste

2023

2h 2m

Mystery & Thriller

Drama

Biography

Crime

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An investigative thriller set in the world of nuclear power and politics, La Syndicaliste follows the true story of Maureen Kearney (Isabelle Huppert), the influential head union representative of a French multinational nuclear powerhouse. A deft navigator of elite political and financial circles, Maureen becomes a whistleblower when she discovers international backroom dealings, exposing secrets that shook the French nuclear sector. Fighting against government ministers and industry leaders, Maureen worked tirelessly to bring the scandal to light and defend thousands of jobs until she was violently sexually assaulted in her own home, seemingly targeted for her attempts to reveal the truth. As her attack is investigated, new elements create doubt in the minds of detectives and lawyers, and they begin to see Maureen not as a victim, but as a suspect. Surrounded by powerful enemies and unable to trust anyone, Maureen must fight to clear her name.

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Critics Consensus

Isabelle Huppert's understated performance keeps La Syndicaliste's whistleblower story stirring even when its messaging drifts toward the didactic.

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Stephen Romei

The Australian

06/14/2024

3.5/5

A provocative and at times disturbing drawn-from-life drama that is given extra power by an outstanding performance by Isabelle Huppert.

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Manohla Dargis

New York Times

11/30/2023

Sometimes the best reason to watch a movie is because Isabelle Huppert is in it.

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Glenn Kenny

RogerEbert.com

11/29/2023

2.5/4

“La Syndicaliste” might have benefitted from a bit more expansiveness.

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Lucy Fitzgerald

The Skinny

Jul 7

4/5

La Syndicaliste doesn’t grip you by wrapping itself up in labyrinthine, Sorkin-esque monologues. Huppert’s sustained, quiet intensity is what delivers the film's profound impact.

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Clotilde Chinnici

Loud and Clear Reviews

09/15/2024

3/5

The film will be much clearer to the members of the audience who may already know this story, or have more familiarity with French’s political scenario.

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James Croot

The Post NZ

08/29/2024

4/5

This is a throwback to the kind of conspiracy thriller-cum-courtroom drama (tonally this feels like North Country-meets-The Accused) that Hollywood used to excel at between the 1970s and early 2000s.

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Joseph

12/03/2023

great acting.... great script... great movie

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François-Xavier Demaison

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An investigative thriller set in the world of nuclear power and politics, La Syndicaliste follows the true story of Maureen Kearney (Isabelle Huppert), the influential head union representative of a French multinational nuclear powerhouse. A deft navigator of elite political and financial circles, Maureen becomes a whistleblower when she discovers international backroom dealings, exposing secrets that shook the French nuclear sector. Fighting against government ministers and industry leaders, Maureen worked tirelessly to bring the scandal to light and defend thousands of jobs until she was violently sexually assaulted in her own home, seemingly targeted for her attempts to reveal the truth. As her attack is investigated, new elements create doubt in the minds of detectives and lawyers, and they begin to see Maureen not as a victim, but as a suspect. Surrounded by powerful enemies and unable to trust anyone, Maureen must fight to clear her name.

Director: Jean-Paul Salomé
Producer: Bertrand Faivre, Vincent Gadelle
Screenwriter: Fadette Drouard, Jean-Paul Salomé
Distributor: Kino Lorber
Production Co: Le Bureau Films, Restons Groupés Production, September Films, Heimatfilm, France 2 Cinéma, Les Films du Camélia
Genre: Mystery & Thriller, Drama, Biography, Crime
Original Language: French
Release Date (Theaters): Dec 1, 2023, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Jan 12, 2024
Box Office (Gross USA): $27.7K
Runtime: 2h 2m
Aspect Ratio: Scope (2.35:1)