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Striking The Palace movie

🎬 Title: Striking The Palace / Petites Mains

Story: Eva, a 20-year-old, embarks on a new journey as she joins a group of chambermaids—Safietou, Djaoua, Violette, and Simone—at one of the most luxurious hotels in Paris. Through her experience, she unveils the harsh realities faced by these often-overlooked women, who strive to maintain the opulence of hotels where a single night’s stay can equate to their annual earnings. Many of them are not directly employed by these establishments but work through subcontractors, leaving them particularly exposed to instability. As they rally for better working conditions and against subcontracting practices, they come up with a vibrant idea: to host their own “Fashion Week” right outside the hotel!

⭐ Rating: 6.3 (64 votes)

📅 Release date: 2024-05-01

⏱️ Runtime: 1h 27m

🎭 Genres: Comedy

🎬 Director: Nessim Chikhaoui

✍️ Writers: Nessim Chikhaoui, Hélène Fillières

🌍 Country: France

🏢 Production Companies: Albertine Productions, Le Pacte, Prima Vista, France 3 Cinéma

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👥 Cast: Corinne Masiero (Simone), Lucie Charles-Alfred (Eva), Marie-Sohna Condé (Safiatou), Salimata Kamate (Violette), Maïmouna Gueye (Aïssata), Kool Shen (Thierry Bonneau), Abdallah Charki (Ali), Mariama Gueye (Agnès Simon), Fatima Adoum

Editor’s Note: Here’s a brief overview of Striking The Palace (2024): This film expertly meshes comedy with a keen focus on character, drifting away from sheer spectacle. Director Nessim Chikhaoui employs a storytelling style that accentuates character development over flashy elements. Standout performances by Corinne Masiero, Lucie Charles-Alfred, and Marie-Sohna Condé lend the narrative depth and emotional weight. With a runtime of 1 hour and 27 minutes, it strikes a balanced pace, seldom lingering too long in any one scene. While audiences have mixed reactions, it’s best approached for its atmosphere and mood. If the storyline resonates with you, consider adding it to your watchlist.

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