A Woman Like Monique (2025)
An elderly actress arrives at her holiday home in Bretagne to prepare for a new film. She brings with her numerous scrapbooks and countless film memorabilia. With a personal oeuvre of more than fifty films, the past and present sometimes intertwine. Images of the woman in her beach house mirror images from her films, and images from films intertwine with events from her own life. When a young cyclist breaks down near the house, he challenges the actress to dig deeper into her past. They spend a compact day together. Every question, every image, every article triggers a memory for the woman.
Director: Claire Pijman
Genre: Drama, Documentary
Runtime: 81 min
Release Date: September 18, 2025
Cast
- Monique van de Ven - zichzelf
- Joes Brauers - jongeman
Country: Netherlands
Language: Nederlands
Original Language: nl
More Films by Director: Claire Pijman
More Films in Genre: Drama, Documentary
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is A Woman Like Monique about?
- An elderly actress arrives at her holiday home in Bretagne to prepare for a new film. She brings with her numerous scrapbooks and countless film memorabilia. With a personal oeuvre of more than fifty films, the past and present sometimes intertwine. Images of the woman in her beach house mirror images from her films, and images from films intertwine with events from her own life. When a young cyclist breaks down near the house, he challenges the actress to dig deeper into her past. They spend a compact day together. Every question, every image, every article triggers a memory for the woman.
- Who directed A Woman Like Monique?
- A Woman Like Monique was directed by Claire Pijman.
- Who stars in A Woman Like Monique?
- A Woman Like Monique stars Monique van de Ven, Joes Brauers.
- How long is A Woman Like Monique?
- A Woman Like Monique has a runtime of 1h 21m (81 minutes).
- What genre is A Woman Like Monique?
- A Woman Like Monique is a Drama, Documentary film.
- Where was A Woman Like Monique produced?
- A Woman Like Monique was produced in Netherlands.