The President's Wife
Bernadette
“One Chirac can hide another”
Synopsis
When she arrived at the Elysée Palace, Bernadette Chirac expected to finally get the place she deserved, she who had always worked in the shadow of her husband to make him president. Put aside because she was considered too old-fashioned, Bernadette decided to take her revenge by becoming a major media figure.
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Official US Trailer [Subtitled]Official
Type: Trailer • Published 2025-03-24
Top Cast
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Catherine Deneuve
Bernadette Chirac
Denis Podalydès
Bernard Niquet
Michel Vuillermoz
Jacques Chirac
Sara Giraudeau
Claude Chirac
Laurent Stocker
Nicolas Sarkozy
François Vincentelli
Dominique de Villepin
Lionel Abelanski
Yvon Molinier
Artus
David Douillet
Olivier Breitman
Karl Largerfeld
Aloïs Menu
Le caviste
Scali Delpeyrat
Jacky-Pierre
Thierry Souffir
Denis
Barbara Schulz
Aurore
Vincent Primault
Xavier Bertrand
Olivier Balazuc
Alain Juppé
Maud Wyler
Laurence Chirac
Jacky Nercessian
Father Mouret
Patrick Paroux
Maitre Grundmann
Release History & Theatrical Window
Festival du Film Français d'Helvétie
Festival / Special Debut
April 18, 2025
Wide Cinema Exhibition
October 2, 2024
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Léa Domenach
- Screenplay & Story
- Léa Domenach, Clémence Dargent
- Original Score
- Anne-Sophie Versnaeyen
- Original Title
- Bernadette
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 34m
- Production Studios
- Karé Productions, France 3 Cinéma, Marvelous Productions, uMedia
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Léa Domenach
Léa Domenach, Clémence Dargent
Anne-Sophie Versnaeyen
Elin Kirschfink
Christel Dewynter
Antoine Rein, Fabrice Goldstein, Marco Pacchioni, Cédric Iland
Department Leadership Roster
Léa Domenach
Director
Antoine Rein
Producer
Fabrice Goldstein
Producer
Elin Kirschfink
Director of Photography
Philippe Aubry
Visual Effects Supervisor
Anne-Sophie Versnaeyen
Original Music Composer
Marco Pacchioni
Producer
Cédric Iland
Producer
Christel Dewynter
Editor
Léa Domenach
Screenplay
Clémence Dargent
Screenplay
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The President's Wife
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What is The President's Wife about?
When she arrived at the Elysée Palace, Bernadette Chirac expected to finally get the place she deserved, she who had always worked in the shadow of her husband to make him president. Put aside because she was considered too old-fashioned, Bernadette decided to take her revenge by becoming a major media figure.
Who directed The President's Wife?
The President's Wife was directed by Léa Domenach.
Who stars in The President's Wife?
The principal cast of The President's Wife includes Catherine Deneuve, Denis Podalydès, Michel Vuillermoz, Sara Giraudeau, Laurent Stocker.
When was The President's Wife released and how long is it?
The President's Wife was released in 2023 with a total runtime of 1h 34m.
Who composed the musical score for The President's Wife?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The President's Wife was composed by Anne-Sophie Versnaeyen.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The President's Wife?
The President's Wife holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); FR: TP; US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).