Gloria Mundi is a 2019 French drama film directed by Robert Guédiguian. It was selected to compete for the Golden Lion at the 76th Venice International Film Festival. At the Venice Film Festival, Ariane Ascaride won the Volpi Cup for Best Actress.
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Synopsis
Daniel is released from prison after many years and returns to Marseille, where he reconnects with his former wife, Sylvie, who now lives with Richard. Sylvie tells him that their daughter Mathilda and her husband, Nicolas, have welcomed a baby girl named Gloria. The family is overjoyed by the new arrival, but they are all struggling financially. Sylvie works as an office cleaner, Nicolas earns a living as an Uber driver, and Richard works as a bus driver.
Their fragile situation begins to unravel when Nicolas is attacked by rival drivers. Determined to protect his family, Daniel attempts to seek justice and confront the challenges threatening their lives.
Cast
Ariane Ascaride as Sylvie
Jean-Pierre Darroussin as Richard
Gérard Meylan as Daniel
Anaïs Demoustier as Mathilda
Robinson Stévenin as Nicolas
Lola Naymark as Aurore
Grégoire Leprince-Ringuet as Bruno
Yann Trégouët as the man in the emergency department
Adrien Jolivet as cleaning company boss