La loi, le combat d'une femme pour toutes les femmes

In the fall of 1974, France is facing a social turning point: the debate over the legalization of abortion is dividing the country. In the midst of this political storm, Health Minister Simone Veil takes responsibility for a bill that aims to strengthen women's right to self-determination. The film THE LAW (original title: LA LOI) by director Christian Faure impressively reconstructs the heated debates in the French National Assembly, which lasted three days. Veil, played by Emmanuelle Devos, is confronted with political intrigue, personal attacks, and anti-Semitic hostility. Despite all opposition, she remains steadfast and fights for women's rights. THE LAW was first broadcast on France 2 in 2014 and received recognition for its authentic portrayal of a decisive moment in French history. The film was nominated for the Globes de Cristal Award and the Nymphes d'Or. Emmanuelle Devos' portrayal of Simone Veil was praised by critics as outstanding.