
Desire(2011)
In a social context deteriorated by a countrywide economic crisis, the life of several people will be turned upside down after they meet Cécile, a character who symbolizes desire.


Alice, a perfect wife and mother, lives happily with her husband and child until the day she discovers he is living a double life that has ruined her financially and left her a single mother. Alice fights back and dives into a world beyond anything she has ever known.

Emilie Piponnier
Alice

Martin Swabey
François Ferrand

Chloé Boreham
Lisa

Christophe Favre
M. Gaubert

David Coburn
2nd Client (Lawyer)
Jules Milo Levy Mackerras
Jules Ferrand
Ariana Rodriguez Giraldo
Ariana

Juliette Tresanini
Carole

Philippe de Monts
1st Client

Marie-Laure Dougnac
Véra
Alice is a drama, romance film released in 2020 exploring themes of france, escort girl. Directed by Josephine Mackerras, it stars Emilie Piponnier, Martin Swabey, Chloé Boreham. Alice, a perfect wife and mother, lives happily with her husband and child until the day she discovers he is living a double life that has ruined her financially and left her a single mother. Alice fights back and dives into a world beyond anything she has ever known.
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