The Mad Women's Ball
Directed by Mélanie Laurent
Produced by Légende Films
A historical thriller about wrongful institutionalization that balances intimate human connection against the darkness of psychiatric confinement, grounded in period detail and the bonds forged between trapped women.
A woman who is unfairly institutionalized at a Paris asylum plots to escape with the help of one of its nurses. Based on the novel 'Le bal des folles' by Victoria Mas.
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Questions people ask
Is The Mad Women's Ball sad? Yes. More sad than 88% of films.
Is The Mad Women's Ball scary? Somewhat. More frightening than 67% of films.
Is The Mad Women's Ball violent? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
Is The Mad Women's Ball easy watching? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
Does The Mad Women's Ball end with hope? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
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Familiar shape, done well.
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Like The Mad Women's Ball
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as The Mad Women's Ball
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like The Mad Women's Ball, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like The Mad Women's Ball, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like The Mad Women's Ball, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.
