

The Midwife
Overview
Claire is a midwife and has devoted her life to others. At a moment when she is preoccupied by the imminent closure of the maternity clinic where she works, her life is further turned upside down when Béatrice, her father's former mistress, turns up on the scene. Béatrice is a capricious and selfish woman, Claire's exact opposite.
Top Cast

Catherine Frot
Claire

Catherine Deneuve
Béatrice

Olivier Gourmet
Paul

Quentin Dolmaire
Simon

Mylène Demongeot
Rolande

Marie Paquim
Angeline

Karidja Touré
Madame Naja - une patiente

Pauline Étienne
Cécile Amado - une patiente

Audrey Dana
La chef de service hôpital moderne

Pauline Parigot
Lucie
Themes & Keywords
About The Midwife
The Midwife is a drama film released in 2017 exploring themes of pregnancy, cancer, hospital, doctor, illness, hospital room. Directed by Martin Provost, it stars Catherine Frot, Catherine Deneuve, Olivier Gourmet. Claire is a midwife and has devoted her life to others. At a moment when she is preoccupied by the imminent closure of the maternity clinic where she works, her life is further turned upside down when Béatrice, her father's former mistress, turns up on the scene. Béatrice is a capricious and selfish woman, Claire's exact opposite.
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