Better Days
Des jours meilleurs
“When all seems lost, hope writes a new page.”
Synopsis
Following a car accident, Suzanne loses custody of her three children. She has no choice but to seek treatment at a center for alcoholics. As soon as she arrives, she meets Alice and Diane, two women with strong personalities. Denis, a sports instructor, will try to bring them together around the same goal: to participate in the Dune Rally in the Moroccan desert. He will need a lot of patience and teaching skills to prepare this unlikely team to achieve their goal.
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UK Official Trailer [Subtitled]Official
Type: Trailer • Published 2025-08-06
Top Cast
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Valérie Bonneton
Suzanne
Michèle Laroque
Diane
Sabrina Ouazani
Alice
Clovis Cornillac
Denis
Isabelle De Hertogh
Huguette
Brice Bexter
Isabelle Anciaux
Myriam Leclerc
Patrizia Berti
Carole Duclos
Sophie Maréchal
Laure Chevalier
Adèle Sierra
Léa
Sophia Leboutte
Chantal
Myriem Akheddiou
Dr Mathys
Laurence Cottet
Colette
Manuel Ginion
Théo
Release History & Theatrical Window
L'Alpe-d'Huez Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Elsa Bennett, Hippolyte Dard
- Screenplay & Story
- Elsa Bennett, Hippolyte Dard, Louis-Julien Petit
- Original Score
- Clémence Ducreux
- Original Title
- Des jours meilleurs
- Country of Origin
- France, Belgium
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 44m
- Production Studios
- Daï Daï Films, France 3 Cinéma, Wild Bunch, Les Gens, CAPA
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Elsa Bennett, Hippolyte Dard
Elsa Bennett, Hippolyte Dard, Louis-Julien Petit
Clémence Ducreux
Thomas Lerebour
Fabrice Rouaud
Vanessa Dijan, Éric Jollant, Julie Carrière
Department Leadership Roster
Elsa Bennett
Director
Elsa Bennett
Writer
Hippolyte Dard
Director
Hippolyte Dard
Writer
Louis-Julien Petit
Writer
Vanessa Dijan
Producer
Fabrice Rouaud
Editor
Thomas Lerebour
Director of Photography
Noëlle Van Parys
Production Design
Laetitia Bouix
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Sexualized Violence • Injury • Language
Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Better Days
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What is Better Days about?
Following a car accident, Suzanne loses custody of her three children. She has no choice but to seek treatment at a center for alcoholics. As soon as she arrives, she meets Alice and Diane, two women with strong personalities. Denis, a sports instructor, will try to bring them together around the same goal: to participate in the Dune Rally in the Moroccan desert. He will need a lot of patience and teaching skills to prepare this unlikely team to achieve their goal.
Who directed Better Days?
Better Days was directed by Elsa Bennett, Hippolyte Dard.
Who stars in Better Days?
The principal cast of Better Days includes Valérie Bonneton, Michèle Laroque, Sabrina Ouazani, Clovis Cornillac, Isabelle De Hertogh.
When was Better Days released and how long is it?
Better Days was released in 2025 with a total runtime of 1h 44m.
Who composed the musical score for Better Days?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Better Days was composed by Clémence Ducreux.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Better Days?
Better Days holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: 12 (Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.).