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Unsubmissives

Unsubmissives

20257.42h 6m

Overview

Early 1990’s, south of France. Katy, Hélène, Laurence and Carole have been best friends since childhood. Now in their twenties, they find themselves struggling with hardship and limited opportunities in their sunny small hometown. Despite their challenging circumstances, they have maintained a resilient and cheerful spirit, supporting each other throughout life’s ups and downs. But their lives take a dramatic turn when Hélène, a single mother of three, receives a sudden notification that her welfare checks have been reduced, threatening her ability to support her family.Overwhelmed by this injustice and feeling powerless in the face of societal inequalities, the five women are driven by a fierce desire to change the course of their lives. They make the shocking decision to rob a bank, and soon, commit a series of increasingly daring heists.

Directed by Mélissa Drigeard
Written by Vincent Juillet, Mélissa Drigeard
Produced by Aimée Buidine, Julien Madon
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Top Cast

Lyna Khoudri

Lyna Khoudri

Katy

Izïa Higelin

Izïa Higelin

Hélène

Laura Felpin

Laura Felpin

Laurence

Mallory Wanecque

Mallory Wanecque

Carole

Kenza Fortas

Kenza Fortas

Malika

Moussa Maaskri

Moussa Maaskri

Adel

M

Matéo Pastori

Ben

A

Ashley Romano

Elodie

Constantin Vidal

Constantin Vidal

Thomas

Hatika Karaoui

Hatika Karaoui

Salima

About Unsubmissives

Unsubmissives is a drama, crime film released in 2025. Directed by Mélissa Drigeard, it stars Lyna Khoudri, Izïa Higelin, Laura Felpin. Early 1990’s, south of France. Katy, Hélène, Laurence and Carole have been best friends since childhood. Now in their twenties, they find themselves struggling with hardship and limited opportunities in their sunny small hometown. Despite their challenging circumstances, they have maintained a resilient and cheerful spirit, supporting each other throughout life’s ups and downs. But their lives take a dramatic turn when Hélène, a single mother of three, receives a sudden notification that her welfare checks have been reduced, threatening her ability to support her family.Overwhelmed by this injustice and feeling powerless in the face of societal inequalities, the five women are driven by a fierce desire to change the course of their lives. They make the shocking decision to rob a bank, and soon, commit a series of increasingly daring heists.

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