The mad women's ball (2021) Hey what's up guys. Today I'll
show you a French Drama-thriller film: "The mad women's ball"!
Spoiler ahead, watch out and take care! The movie begins with Eugéne coming late to
a family dinner. She apologizes to her father, and explains why she left home earlier that day.
Eugéne comes from a family of French aristocrats. Afraid that her father might reprimand her,
Eugéne lies about the fact that she attended the funeral of a famous French novelist in Paris.
After dinner, while holding a candle in front of a mirror one night, Eugéne appears to see
and hear something. She seems to experience some sort of seizure when this happens.
At the end of the episode, her grandmother sees her, but does not make a big deal out of it.
Later, she attends to her grandmother by combing her hair, and soon bids her good night.
The next day, she asks to go to a salon debate with his brother, Théophile. Salon debates are
gatherings, organized by prominent men in French society. This is where Individuals discuss
literature, science, and even politics. Théophile is unhappy with the idea, as she'd become the
center of attention there. Eugéne explains that she is not really interested in going to the
debate. She wants to be dropped off at a cafe, on his way to the debate. Théophile then agrees; and
the siblings begin their journey on a coach. At a cafe, Eugéne meets a young man, who thinks
Eugéne is interested in him. The young man joins Eugéne at her table despite not being invited.
Eugéne explains that she isn't interested in the young man; but in the book he is reading:
The Book of Spirits. As a friendly gesture, the young man writes something on the book cover,
and lends Eugéne the book. Later that night, Théophile teases Eugéne,
as he reads the note on the book cover. It's very unlikely for Eugéne to be interested in a man;
and he's curious if the two will meet again. The following day, Eugéne is witnessed by his
brother, as she's having another episode. Being close to him, Eugéne willingly reveals to her
brother that she sees spirits, and that a young lady's spirit has been revealing herself to her
for the last few days. That spirit needs her help; but she doesn't know how. At first,
Eugéne felt like a freak; but after reading the book the young man lent her, she felt normal.
After all, the book explains the normality of the paranormal existing on a different plane.
Eugéne then tries to convince Théophile that spirits are real. But Théophile isn't sure to
believe his very own sister, knowing full well that there's no evidence of the spiritual world.
Instead, Théophile is concerned, as girls like her are not treated fairly due to their condition.
He knows it's a matter of time before the family takes matters into their own hands,
and does something about her. One night, Eugéne suffers another episode, while
taking care of her grandmother. She begins to empty a drawer from a cabinet, as if she's looking
for something so valuable. She then digs out a lost pendant from a side table. Her grandmother
is taken aback, but is incredibly delighted when she sees the pendant. Eugéne's grandmother
explains that she lost the pendant 40 years ago. She also thought that the piece of jewelry was
stolen back then. The pendant was a gift from her husband. Eugéne then tells her grandma that
her dead grandfather told her, where the pendant was located. In shock, Grandma hugs Eugéne.
Subsequently, Eugéne's family is now aware of what she's been experiencing; but she doesn't know what
lies ahead. On the coach, Eugéne has no idea where they are heading. She is under the impression that
they are going to a different place. Moments later, she starts to realize that his father
and brother are taking her to a mental asylum for women. Eugéne can't believe that this is happening
to her. She pleads to his brother and father that she is not insane; but they refuse to listen.
Eugéne is then forcibly removed from the coach by the hospital's security. His brother vomits
in disgust, as he is also blamed for why his sister is now admitted to this mental hospital.
First, of the many days in the mental asylum, she is physically checked by the head nurse,
Geneviève. Geneviève explains that the head doctor will decide her fate, if she's mentally fit for
society or not. In the meantime, the mental asylum is her new home. Eugéne is then taken inside,
where several women with mental disorders are undergoing treatment. another mental patient,
nick-named Eyebrows, befriends her. she reveals that she's been sent there, after being sexually
abused by her aunt's husband. However, Eyebrow's aunt chose to side with her abusive uncle.
Eyebrows also reveal that she is engaged to the assistant doctor of the mental facility.
The next scene reveals how the abusive doctors at the mental asylum treat their mental patients.
In front of several aristocratic men, the Head Doctor introduces Eyebrows as a patient,
suffering from acute symptomatic hysteria. The Head Doctor then proceeds and performs hypnotism
on her. When Eyebrows suffers a seizure, the Head Doctor casually leaves Eyebrows,
and walks away like nothing happened. Meanwhile, Eyebrows remains helpless on the floor.
When Eyebrows recovers, the assistant doctor visits and pretends that he will marry Eyebrows,
just to get his hotdog into her pants. He has been taking advantage of Eyebrows without her knowing.
Later, Geneviève assures Eugéne that they will see the doctor tomorrow. If she's found to be fit to
be integrated into society, she will be set free. Eugéne tells the head nurse that she knows about
her dead sister. She knows her name, and that Geneviève writes thousands of letters for her.
Eugéne tells her that her sister is with them in the same room. In shock and uncertain
how to react, Geneviève walks away. It's then revealed that Geneviève indeed wrote
many letters for her dead sister. The next day, Eugéne gets to talk
to the Head Doctor. She explains that the spirits reveal themselves to her;
and that she does not necessarily speak to them. Geneviève is starting to believe her,
as evidenced by the information that Eugéne got from her dead sister.
But the Head Doctor argues that seeing spirits is not normal. When the argument becomes intense,
Eugéne is restricted and placed in a makeshift chamber, filled with ice to calm down.
One night, Geneviève is secretly followed by Théophile. Geneviève is terrified, as she
thinks she's about to be mugged. But Théophile introduces himself, and explains that he only
wants to know the status of his sister. Théophile then hands over the book of spirits to Geneviève,
and asks her to hand the book to Eugéne. Théophile then shares with her that he feels bad for being
one of the reasons, that his sister has been admitted. He thought that sending her there
was a good idea. That night, Geneviève reads the book, and contemplates her next move.
The following day, Geneviève approaches Eugéne in private. She asks that she speak with her sister;
and in return, she will give the book to her. Eugéne refuses, as doing so might prevent her
from leaving the asylum. They then agree that Geneviève will help her convince the doctor
that she is sane; in return, Eugéne will let her speak with her sister.
Early the next day, Geneviève meets with Eugéne to speak with her dead sister.
Eugéne tells Geneviève that her dead sister wants them to speak some other time. The
spirit of Geneviève's sister urges her to go home immediately, as their father just had an accident.
Geneviève then rushes home. At first, Geneviève thinks she is being tricked, as she does not
see any signs at home that her father is hurt. However, she notices blood on a cloth on top of
the table. She then rushes upstairs, and sees her father bleeding. She attends to her father, who is
just mildly hurt. He is pleased that Geneviève is home to care for him, but is curious how she found
out. She initially tells her that her gut feeling takes her there; but her father is not convinced.
And so, Geneviève reveals that it was the spirit of her dead sister, who warned her
to go home. She further explains that the spirit channeled the message through Eugéne. Apparently,
her father is not pleased with the explanation. Soon after, Geneviève asks the Head Doctor about
Eugéne. She is told that Eugéne is a dangerous patient; and that she will be put in isolation.
The task to do that is also being delegated to another nurse, named Jean. Geneviève knows that
she has to do something, before Eugéne suffers the same fate as the others.
Later, Jean takes Eugéne to the isolation room. Being not allowed to go out and interact with
anybody, Eugéne starts to exhibit abnormal behavior. One day, Geneviève pays her a visit,
and assures Eugéne that she'd help her to get out of the asylum. Geneviève also confirms to
Eugéne that she was right about her father's kitchen accident. This seals their friendship.
On a different occasion, Jean brings Eugéne some food, and convinces her to eat to get well.
Eugéne then reveals that Jean's mother forgives her, for what Jean did in the past.
It Turns out, Jean's mother was admitted to the same insolation room, but died. Eugéne then tells
Jean that her mother wants forgiveness for what she did to Jean's son. This breaks Jean down, and
brings her to tears. Immediately, her mood swings; and she grabs Eugéne before leaving the room.
Later, Geneviève pays her a visit. Eugéne then tells her that her sister wants her to
stop writing letters, which makes her sad. Her sister's spirit also adds that she does
not need the letters to feel loved. Geneviève cries, stating that she misses her dead sister.
After the wholesome incident, Geneviève then approaches the Head doctor,
and convinces him that after a month in the isolation room, Eugéne is making real progress;
and that she's now calm and collected. Geneviève also adds that Eugéne deserves to be out,
and back to the ward. The Head Doctor hesitated; but after Geneviève promised she'd take full
responsibility, the Head Doctor then agreed to remove Eugéne from the isolation room.
For the first time in a long time, Eugéne is out. She then pays Eyebrows a visit.
At this point, Eyebrows is paralyzed from all the hypnotism experiments. Meanwhile,
all the ladies are preparing for the hospital's annual ball back in the ward. Everyone is busy,
and excited to dress up and participate in the ball. Visitors from all over the
country are expected to arrive any moment now. On the evening of the ball, the Assistant Doctor
welcomes everyone. He then introduces the women patients of the insane asylum, and the reasons why
they are there. The assistant doctor then gives details about their medical condition, in the most
degrading manner. He assures the participants that all their patients are properly diagnosed, as they
are all patients of the finest Head Doctor. One of the ball participants is Théophile,
who received an invitation from Geneviève, who also reveals the plan to help Eugéne out.
Théophile can't believe what he hears, and immediately agrees.
Moments later, Théophile sees his sister Eugéne from a distance, and slowly approaches her.
The assistant doctor introduces the patients to the crowd and guests. Not too long, everyone
then looks for a dance partner, as everyone is encouraged to dance. Eugéne finds Théophile;
and they also dance along with the crowd. At the same time, Jean keeps an eye on them. When Jean
is temporarily distracted, the two start to dance their way out of the crowd. They manage to hide in
a room, where Geneviève meets them. Some of the patients are beginning to get abused by their
partners, including Eyebrows, who is currently being taken advantage of by the Assistant Doctor
and his hotdog. As Jean is closing in, an unknown asylum patient grabs and hugs her, giving Eugéne
and Théophile some time to escape the hospital. Meanwhile, the assistant doctor is attacked by
another patient, after being discovered taking advantage of Eyebrows. At the same time, Geneviève
guides Eugéne and Théophile out of the hospital. Geneviève chooses to lock the gate and stay.
Eugéne begs her to go with them; but Geneviève prefers to stay, revealing that she's now
accessible in the sense that she no longer blames herself for the death of her younger sister.
She no longer bears the heavy thought and burden of her young sister's death. As the coach leaves,
Geneviève is taken into custody by security. The movie ends with Eugéne, now free and back
into society. Geneviève remains in the facility, not as a nurse but as a mental patient. Despite
being locked up, she remains optimistic. Eugéne sends her letters, assuring her that her sister
is always with her, protecting and comforting her. Eugéne also adds that she's feeling bittersweet,
knowing that the person who helped her out is not free. She adds that to honor what Geneviève
did to her when she was locked up; and she does well outside by providing support and comfort to
others. Geneviève reminds Eugéne that despite being in the asylum, her spirit is free!
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