Ciné rencontre – Touchées

With the CIDFF (Women's and Family Rights Information Centre)
Lucie has just moved to Anduze with her son Léo, to get away from her violent ex-husband. In the hope of rebuilding her life, she signs up for a fencing therapy course run by a local association. There, she meets other women who have suffered sexual violence and forms a sincere friendship with Tamara and Nicole. Little by little, the participants regain their self-confidence thanks to the sword exercises and the therapist, Eva, who accompanies them. When Lucie’s ex-husband resurfaces, she is no longer alone in confronting her fears and her past…
Adapted from the graphic novel by Quentin Zuitton published by Payot.