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Long the woman-behind-the-man, Bernadette Chirac (Catherine Deneuve) arrives at the presidential Elysée Palace in 1995 frustrated and all but cast off by her newly elected husband, Jacques (Michel Vuillermoz). Having always worked in his shadow to help his ascent to the presidency, Madame Chirac now fully expects to finally get the place in the political elite she believes she deserves. In Léa Domenach's whip-smart feature film debut based on true events, Madame Chirac's rise from invisible political spouse to major media figure--as calculated as it was inevitable--is chronicled with equal parts reverence and wit, driven by Deneuve's wryly memorable central performance.
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Alonso Duralde Press Play (KCRW) Does she make compromises along the way that sell out her convictions and even members of her family? Yes. But does being on 온라인카지노추천 all the time mean that Karl Lagerfeld shows up so that she won't be wearing last year's Chanel? Also yes. Apr 22, 2025 Full Review Thelma Adams AARP Movies for Grownups Deneuve is delicious in a role affectionately crafted for her. Rated: 4/5 Apr 18, 2025 Full Review Peyton Robinson RogerEbert.com At times playfully quaint and others sharply witty, the film maneuvers an environment of stuffy prestige and constant charading with deft hands Rated: 3/4 Apr 18, 2025 Full Review Joel Copling Spectrum Culture To whatever degree any of The President’s Wife is funny, insightful or affecting, that potential begins and ends with the casting and performance of Catherine Deneuve. Apr 23, 2025 Full Review Loren King AWFJ.org This wildly entertaining film blends stylish family soap opera with intriguing behind the scenes political drama, and gives the brilliant Catherine Deneuve a great late career role as Bernadette, the former First Lady of France Apr 22, 2025 Full Review Sarah Vincent Boston Movie News If you do not mind a film that is glossy, two-dimensional fun with a simplified message about chauvinism than a rigorous reflection on the politics of the past, then “The President’s Wife” is for you. The acting is seamless. Rated: B Apr 22, 2025 Full Review Read all reviews

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MARYANN T Everyone was wonderful in this movie but, of course, Catherine carried the show. It was interesting to get a glimpse of French politics, but the family interactions were even more compelling. It is satisfying to see a woman who had been pushed into the background come into her own so successfully. Loved the ending! Rated 4 out of 5 stars 04/20/25 Full Review Read all reviews
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Léa Domenach

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Catherine Deneuve

Bernadette Chirac

Denis Podalydès

Bernard Niquet

Michel Vuillermoz

Jacques Chirac

Sara Giraudeau

Claude Chirac

Laurent Stocker

Nicolas Sarkozy

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Synopsis Long the woman-behind-the-man, Bernadette Chirac (Catherine Deneuve) arrives at the presidential Elysée Palace in 1995 frustrated and all but cast off by her newly elected husband, Jacques (Michel Vuillermoz). Having always worked in his shadow to help his ascent to the presidency, Madame Chirac now fully expects to finally get the place in the political elite she believes she deserves. In Léa Domenach's whip-smart feature film debut based on true events, Madame Chirac's rise from invisible political spouse to major media figure--as calculated as it was inevitable--is chronicled with equal parts reverence and wit, driven by Deneuve's wryly memorable central performance.
Director
Léa Domenach
Producer
Antoine Rein, Fabrice Goldstein
Screenwriter
Léa Domenach, Clémence Dargent, Clémence Dargent, Léa Domenach
Distributor
Cohen Media Group
Production Co
Karé Productions
Genre
Comedy, Biography, Drama
Original Language
French
Release Date (Theaters)
Apr 18, 2025, Limited
Runtime
1h 32m
Aspect Ratio
Flat (1.85:1)