Synopsis
Every year, thousands of students – mostly female – embark upon courses that will lead them to become nurses. Enrolled in Nursing Training Institutes, they will spend their time between lectures, practical exercises and internships. A difficult process during which they will have to acquire a great deal of knowledge, master numerous technical procedures and prepare themselves for heavy responsibilities. This film follows the ups and downs of an apprenticeship that will confront them, often at a young age, with human fragility, suffering, illness, the flaws in souls and bodies. It therefore talks about us all, about our humanity.
Filmmaker
Nicolas Philibert
(France, 1951) He studied philosophy before he co-directed, with Gérard Mordillat, his first documentary, La voix de son maitre, in 1978. He has since signed over ten films including Ser y tener (2002) which was awarded the Prix Louis-Delluc and was nominated for Best Film at the César Awards. He’s one of the best contemporary documentary makers.
Filmography: De chaque instant (2018), La maison de la radio (2013), Retour en Normandie (2007), Ser y tener (2002), Le pays des sourds (1992), La Ville Louvre (1990)
