The Baronesses
Les Baronnes
Synopsis
When 65-year-old Fatima discovers that her husband has been living a double life in Morocco for the past ten years, her world collapses. Furious and determined not to let fate get her way, she decides to pick up where she left off 50 years earlier, when she was to play Hamlet. Together with her best friends Mériem, Romaissa and Inès, three other grandmothers from Molenbeek, these "Baronnes" are about to make a decision that will turn their lives, those of their entourage, their neighborhood and the whole country upside down.
Top Cast
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Saadia Bentaïeb
Fatima
Jan Decleir
Lucien
Isabelle Anciaux
Meriem's Superior
Halima Amrani
Rachida Bouganhem
Rachida Riahi
Sanya Sridi
Chris Lomme
Joël Delsaut
Pitcho Womba Konga
Mehdi Zellama
Aude-Laurence Clermont Biver
Assistant Michel
Jean-Mathias Pondant
Anne Schmitz
May Uhoda
Peter van den Begin
Elodie Barthels
Resident Teacher (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
FIFF Namur
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Nabil Ben Yadir, Mokhtaria Badaoui
- Screenplay & Story
- Nabil Ben Yadir, Mokhtaria Badaoui, Stéphane Malandrin
- Original Score
- Stephen Warbeck
- Original Title
- Les Baronnes
- Country of Origin
- Belgium, Luxembourg
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Production Studios
- 10.80 Films, A Team Productions, Wady Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Nabil Ben Yadir, Mokhtaria Badaoui
Nabil Ben Yadir, Mokhtaria Badaoui, Stéphane Malandrin
Stephen Warbeck
Lieven Van Baelen
Nabil Ben Yadir, Benoît Roland
Department Leadership Roster
Nabil Ben Yadir
Director
Nabil Ben Yadir
Screenplay
Mokhtaria Badaoui
Screenplay
Stéphane Malandrin
Screenplay
Lieven Van Baelen
Director of Photography
Nabil Ben Yadir
Producer
Stephen Warbeck
Original Music Composer
Benoît Roland
Producer
Laurie Colson
Production Design
Isabel Van Renterghem
Costume Design
Philippe Marchal
Stunt Coordinator
Mokhtaria Badaoui
Director
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Baronesses.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Baronesses
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Baronesses about?
When 65-year-old Fatima discovers that her husband has been living a double life in Morocco for the past ten years, her world collapses. Furious and determined not to let fate get her way, she decides to pick up where she left off 50 years earlier, when she was to play Hamlet. Together with her best friends Mériem, Romaissa and Inès, three other grandmothers from Molenbeek, these "Baronnes" are about to make a decision that will turn their lives, those of their entourage, their neighborhood and the whole country upside down.
Who directed The Baronesses?
The Baronesses was directed by Nabil Ben Yadir, Mokhtaria Badaoui.
Who stars in The Baronesses?
The principal cast of The Baronesses includes Saadia Bentaïeb, Jan Decleir, Isabelle Anciaux, Halima Amrani, Rachida Bouganhem.
When was The Baronesses released and how long is it?
The Baronesses was released in 2025 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.
Who composed the musical score for The Baronesses?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Baronesses was composed by Stephen Warbeck.