|
|
Scene from Louise Wimmer (2011)
Scene Details
| Duration: 157 sec. | Nudity: yes | Creator: DeepAtSea |
| New Filesize: N/A | Sound: yes | Old Filesize: 74 mb |
| File Format: AOMedia Video 1 (WebM/AV1) | Resolution: 1024x576 | Added: 2012-Sep-03 |
Actresses in this Scene
Corinne Masiero
Details
Alternate Names: Corinne Masiéro
Physical Characteristics: N/A
Career
First Appearances:
Most Important Roles:
Career Highlights:
Full Biography
Corinne Masiero, born February 3, 1964, in Douai, France, began her acting career relatively late, in her late twenties. She initially performed in theater before transitioning to film and television roles. Masiero gained prominence for her lead role as Louise in 'Louise Wimmer' (2011), earning a César Award nomination for Best Actress. Other notable films include 'Rust and Bone' and '11.6'. Prior to acting, she had lived on the streets briefly and worked odd jobs. Masiero is also known for her political activism, running in municipal elections with the Left Front and supporting La France insoumise during legislative elections. She notably protested Covid-19 restrictions at the 2021 César Awards by stripping naked.
About the Movie: Louise Wimmer (2011)
Release Year: 2011
Nation: France
Alternative Title: N/A
Director: Cyril Mennegun
Writer: Anne-Louise Trividic, Cyril Mennegun
Production & Genre
Awards & Similar
Awards:
Similar: N/A
Story
Louise Wimmer, a middle-aged woman in her early fifties, finds herself homeless and destitute after a painful separation and an unexpected crisis leaves her indebted. She lives between her car and a storage shed, working as a part-time hotel chambermaid to make ends meet. Louise's primary goal is to obtain public housing, but she struggles with the bureaucracy involved. Despite her dire circumstances, she remains hopeful of rebuilding her life.
Summary
Louise Wimmer is a neo-realist drama directed by Cyril Mennegun and released in 2011. The film follows its titular character, Louise Wimmer, portrayed by Maggie Gyllenhaal, who finds herself homeless after losing her comfortable life due to a separation and financial crisis. With echoes of the Dardenne brothers' style, the movie focuses on Louise's daily struggles for survival while offering a glimpse into the harsh realities of social welfare systems. The film has been compared to other neo-realist dramas such as 'La Haine' and 'The 400 Blows'.