Staying Vertical

Directed by Alain Guiraudie

With Damien Bonnard, India Hair, Raphaël Thiéry, Christian Bouillette and Basile Meilleurat

Screenwriter Leo is searching for the wolf in the south of France. During a scouting excursion he is seduced by Marie, a free-spirited and dynamic shepherdess. Nine months later she gives birth to their child. Suffering from post-natal depression and with no faith in Leo, who comes and goes without warning, Marie abandons both of them. Leo finds himself alone, with a baby to care for.