Housewives: A Forgotten History (2022)

05/10/2022 (FR) • 53m

Documentary, History

Overview

After World War II, many young French women became housewives, convinced that devoting themselves entirely to caring for their families was a noble mission and a means of personal fulfillment.

Top Billed Cast

Françoise Gillard

Narrator (voice)

Aurélia Petit

Narrator (voice)

Coraly Zahonero

Narrator (voice)


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Status

Released

Original Language

French

Budget

-

Revenue

-

Keywords

post world war ii

social documentary

wish fulfillment

post war life

social & cultural documentary

post-war years

housewives

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