And Yet We Were All Blind
2023 | 91 min | Drama
A lawyer faces infanticide charges for a child she didn't know she was carrying, igniting a trial that questions motherhood's essence.
Géraldine Nakache
ActorDirectorGéraldine Nakache is a French actress, director, and screenwriter who has secured a firm place in French cinema with her versatile roles and a striking sense of human nuance. She made her breakthrough with the film Tout ce qui brille, which not only brought her a wide audience but also critical acclaim. Since then, she has appeared in numerous productions that demonstrate her versatility as a performer and her keen powers of observation.
In the drama AND YET WE WERE ALL BLIND, directed by Bérangère McNeese and released in 2023, Nakache once again demonstrates her ability to embody complex characters with emotional depth. The film, which attracted considerable attention at international festivals, addresses the invisibility of pain and the courage to confront it. In addition to her role in this work, Géraldine Nakache has become known for her significant performances in comedies and dramas such as Nous York, L'homme qu'on aimait trop, and Je vais mieux.
Her career is characterized by a rare balance between popular and sophisticated cinema. As a director, she is also committed to promoting female perspectives and diversity in French cinema. She has been nominated several times for her work, including at the César Awards and various French film awards, which have recognized her talent as a storyteller.
Géraldine Nakache remains an influential voice in the current French film scene—both in front of and behind the camera. With projects such as AND YET WE WERE ALL BLIND, she proves that her artistic development is characterized by courage and constant curiosity.
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