A Place For Her
A Place For Her (La Maison des femmes) is a French drama film directed by Mélisa Godet and released in 2026.
Premises
The story follows the daily life of a team working in a "Maison des femmes" (Women's Shelter), a place dedicated to supporting women who are victims of violence. Through the experiences of characters such as Diane, Manon, Inès, and Awa, the film depicts the work of caregivers and activists who help women rebuild their lives through care, solidarity, and support.[1]
Production and release
Written and directed by Mélisa Godet, the film was produced in France and has a running time of about 111 minutes. It was released on 4 March 2026 and distributed by Pathé Films.[2]
Main cast
- Karin Viard as Diane
- Laetitia Dosch as Manon
- Eye Haïdara as Awa
- Oulaya Amamra as Inès
- Pierre Deladonchamps
- Juliette Armanet
Awards and nominations
- 2026: Audience Award for first and second-time directors at the Glasgow Film Festival.[3][4]
References
- ^ Scotland, Screen (2026-03-10). "Glasgow Film Festival 2026 closes with UK Premiere of James McAvoy's directorial debut, California Schemin'". Screen Scotland. Retrieved 2026-03-15.
- ^ "A Place For Her | Filmfestival Oostende". www.filmfestivaloostende.be. Retrieved 2026-03-15.
- ^ Calnan, Ellie. "French drama 'A Place For Her' wins audience award at Glasgow Film Festival". Screen. Retrieved 2026-03-15.
- ^ Lodderhose, Diana (2026-03-09). "French Drama 'A Place For Her' Wins Audience Award At Glasgow Film Festival As Event Wraps With James McAvoy's 'California Schemin'". Deadline. Retrieved 2026-03-15.