Create without delay: that is Anaïs Aïdoud’s bold gamble. With “Josèphe, ” her very first feature film—which she wrote, directed, and stars in—the filmmaker powerfully demonstrates that it is possible to bring forth a work that is free, personal, and sincere. Featuring an exceptional cast that includes JoeyStarr, Catherine Jacob, Nader Boussandel, and Pierre Richard, this daring film stands out as a truly ambitious artistic endeavor.
Synopsis
Josèphe, 35, single, wins a trip to Japan and decides to leave everything behind to settle there. While waiting to leave, she stays in Paris with Jeannette, the owner of a swingers’ club. She enrolls in Japanese classes, where she meets JoeyStarr, a mysterious and charismatic singer and actor. An unexpected bond forms between them, set against a backdrop of dreams of faraway places.
This exclusive national premiere will take place on Wednesday, November 11, 2026, at 8:30 p.m. at the Palais des Congrès.
