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The Diary of a Chambermaid

The Diary of a Chambermaid

Le Journal d'une femme de chambre Director Radu Jude

1 hr. 34 min. · France, Romania, 2026 · Drama, Comedy · French, Romanian, English · Subtitles: Lithuanian, English · Pegi 13

About the film

Gianina works as a housekeeper for an affluent family in Bordeaux. One of many Romanian women who have moved to France in search of better economic prospects, she keeps their sprawling home in order, cooks her employers’ favourite Thai dishes and looks after their unruly young son. In the evenings, she rehearses an experimental stage adaptation of The Diary of a Chambermaid and speaks by video call with her own daughter, who remains in a small Romanian town. The latest satire from Romanian provocateur Radu Jude loosely reimagines Octave Mirbeau’s novel, previously brought to the screen by masters including Jean Renoir and Luis Buñuel. This time, the ever-provocative filmmaker adopts a more melancholic, realist register, casting a gentle and empathetic eye over the often absurd lives of migrant workers. The film premiered in Directors’ Fortnight at Cannes.
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Details

Running time
1 hr. 34 min.
Country, year
France, Romania, 2026
Genre
Drama, Comedy
Language
French, Romanian, English
Subtitles
Lithuanian, English
Age rating
Pegi 13

Credits

Director
Radu Jude
Screenplay
Radu Jude, Octave Mirbeau
Producers
Saïd Ben Saïd
Cinematography
Marius Panduru
Cast
Ana Dumitrascu, Mélanie Thierry, Vincent Macaigne, Marie Rivière, Louen Bouteiller
More information
www.imdb.com
Radu Jude

Director

Radu Jude

Radu Jude graduated in film from the University of Media in Bucharest and began his career as an assistant director before making his debut with a short film. His first feature, The Happiest Girl in the World, premiered in the Berlinale Forum and gained international attention. With Aferim! he won the Silver Bear for Best Director, and in 2021 received the Golden Bear for Bad Luck Banging or Loony Porn. Scanorama has previously showcased Jude’s Do Not Expect Too Much from the End of the World, Kontinental '25 and Dracula.

Screenings

3 screenings in 2 cities.

  1. Monday, November 9 18:30 Forum Cinemas Vingis · Hall 12 Tickets
  2. Thursday, November 12 21:10 Forum Cinemas Vingis · Hall 6 Tickets