BE2CAN: The Golden Age

15+ (sex, fear)

The Golden Age is an epic historical drama following Jeanne Lavaur, the daughter of a butcher, whose lifelong dream of becoming a countess unfolds against the backdrop of the most pivotal events of the 20th century. From the Roaring Twenties through the devastating experience of two world wars to the profound social changes that followed, the film tells the story of a woman determined to transcend the boundaries of her social background and the circumstances that defined her life. Through her extraordinary journey, director Bérenger Thouin explores ambition, identity, resilience, and the eternal human desire to shape one’s own destiny. By interweaving a fictional narrative with meticulously restored archival footage, *The Golden Age* blurs the lines between film and history, creating a unique visual experience in which personal lives intertwine with major historical events. The film premiered in the prestigious Cannes Classics section at the 2026 Cannes International Film Festival, where it was one of only two contemporary films included in the program. It offers a bold new take on the historical epic and a powerful reflection on Europe’s turbulent past and the people who lived through it.

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