Isadora's Children

Following the death of her two children, Isadora Duncan created the solo Mother in which a mother cradles her child in a moment of extreme tenderness, then lets it go. A century later, four women encounter this heart-rending dance.

Directed by Damien Manivel, Isadora's Children leans on a strong ensemble — Agathe Bonitzer, Manon Carpentier, Marika Rizzi — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.

The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about drama titles of 2019.