Happening

IFC Films | Release Date: May 6, 2022

7.6	USER SCORE Generally favorable reviews based on 19 Ratings

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bertobellamyAug 8, 2022

Just as '4 Months, 3 Weeks, and 2 Days' and "Never, Rarely, Sometimes, Always,' 'Happening' reminds us of the importance of abortion being legal and safe. In this astounding film about a french girl in the 60s exhausting her options to get anJust as '4 Months, 3 Weeks, and 2 Days' and "Never, Rarely, Sometimes, Always,' 'Happening' reminds us of the importance of abortion being legal and safe. In this astounding film about a french girl in the 60s exhausting her options to get an abortion so she can follow a professional life, director Audrey Diwan delivers a raw tale of determination and suffering. Also, Anamaria Vartolomei shines as the protagonist, a bright who's left alone in her ordeal. It's beyond me how this young actress makes you care just with her deep blue eyes. A near masterpiece, 'Happenning' should be seen by those guys in the Supreme Court who abolished Roe v. Wade.… Expand

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JLuis_001Aug 20, 2022

When I read this film had its brutal moments, I actually think it was restrained to a certain extent, not that it had to be a shocking experience or anything like that, but it's inevitably questionable why a dramatization of this topic shouldWhen I read this film had its brutal moments, I actually think it was restrained to a certain extent, not that it had to be a shocking experience or anything like that, but it's inevitably questionable why a dramatization of this topic should show you a reality that many prefer to ignore as long as the problem doesn't affect them directly. Happening focuses more than anything else on loneliness. The tremendous loneliness of its lead character as her pregnancy begins to grow in her belly and her options begin to run out, because as she learns, the inevitability of time becomes a crucial enemy to the situation she ends up resorting to. This is an excellent film that unfortunately brings back the question of when society will understand that women should not be forced to carry anything inside their bodies against their will for whatever reason you may find.… Expand

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ik1ruAug 24, 2022

she just fell pregannt??????? LMAO what a sick joke........................

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KP1994May 6, 2022

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Thi$ 2022 Trailer remind$ mie to 1974 The Gudfather Part Two Movie 4K Rema$ter$ where Michael Corleone'$ Wife commit$ an abortion.… Expand

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chemicalEMay 23, 2022

Not easy on the eyes, but a bold and timely watch. Amazingly made, shot and acted.

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