La Bonne Dame de Nancy (2016) Online
Cast overview: | |||
Véronique Genest | - | Simone Weber | |
Yvan Le Bolloc'h | - | Bernard Hettier | |
Mathias Mlekuz | - | Gilbert Thiel | |
Véronique Kapoyan | - | Madeleine Weber (as Véronique Kapoïan) |
In its initial French broadcast on France 3, the film was immediately followed by a debate on the true story that inspired it and female murderers in general. The debate was moderated by Carole Gaessler, and featured the participation of lead actress Véronique Genest as well as some of the real-life participants in the case, including judge Gilbert Thiel.
Véronique Genest has stated she spent two years preparing for the role.