Overview

• The film premiered in late July and is now in theaters drawing acclaim for shifting the focus of alcoholism narratives to women.
• It follows Suzanne, who loses custody of her children after a car accident and meets other women at a rehab clinic.
• Under the guidance of former alcoholic Denis, the group trains for a dune rally across the Moroccan desert.
• Directors Elsa Bennett and Hippolyte Dard collaborated with activist Laurence Cottet to film in real treatment centers and interview patients.
• Critics praise the film’s blend of scripted scenes, direct-to-camera interviews and improvisation for its honest portrayal of denial, shame and relapse risk.