The Golden Age

An epic historical drama following Jeanne Lavaur, a butcher's daughter whose dream of becoming a countess unfolds against the backdrop of the 20th century's pivotal events - from the exuberant twenties through both world wars to the social transformations that followed. The film tells the story of a woman striving to transcend the boundaries of her social origins and circumstances. Director Bérenger Thouin explores ambition, identity, and the human desire to shape one's own destiny through her journey.

The Golden Age interweaves narrative fiction with restored archival footage, blurring the line between cinema and history - personal fates intertwine with major historical events.

The film premiered in the Cannes Classics section at the 2026 Cannes Film Festival, where it was one of two contemporary films included in the programme.