Before Leaving

A luminous, unsentimental portrayal of a charismatic, indefatigable woman, and of the lives (and one death) of the personalities and conditions (including Alzheimer’s) of the elderly residents of the retirement home she administers outside Paris. A film full of love, caring, dignity, pain and joy, sadness and laughter, and remarkable faces. Invigorating and inspiring. ~ Full Frame Documentary Film Festival

Director: Marie de Laubier
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 91 min
Language: Français
Original Language: fr
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Before Leaving about?
A luminous, unsentimental portrayal of a charismatic, indefatigable woman, and of the lives (and one death) of the personalities and conditions (including Alzheimer’s) of the elderly residents of the retirement home she administers outside Paris. A film full of love, caring, dignity, pain and joy, sadness and laughter, and remarkable faces. Invigorating and inspiring. ~ Full Frame Documentary Film Festival
Who directed Before Leaving?
Before Leaving was directed by Marie de Laubier.
How long is Before Leaving?
Before Leaving has a runtime of 1h 31m (91 minutes).
What genre is Before Leaving?
Before Leaving is a Documentary film.