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French abortion drama opens New York film showcase
Happening, a French abortion drama from director Audrey Diwan, has been well received at New York's New Directors/New Films festival 鈥� in the wake of winning top prize at the 2021 Venice Film Festival. Based on a true story from a celebrated French author, Happening tells of Anne, a young woman in 1960s France whose time at college and freedom are threatened by an unwanted pregnancy. Tom Brook meets the director and star of the acclaimed film.
