La Dernière patiente film release explores social issues

The film ‘La Dernière patiente’, directed by Rémi Bassaler, is scheduled for theatrical release on Wednesday, September 2. The social drama, which transitions into a thriller, follows the story of Judith, a dedicated but solitary doctor nearing retirement in a suburban housing project in Nancy.

As she prepares to close her practice due to the imminent demolition of her building, she encounters a pregnant young woman who has been without medical care and is facing a toxic relationship. The film explores various social themes, including medical deserts, the crisis in the hospital system, psychological violence, and the concept of female solidarity.