A Place for Her (French: La Maison des femmes) is a 2025 French drama film written and directed by Mélisa Godet. The story follows the daily life of a team working in a "Maison des femmes" (Women's Shelter), a place dedicated to supporting women who are victims of violence. Through the experiences of characters such as Diane, Manon, Inès, and Awa, the film depicts the work of caregivers and activists who help women rebuild their lives through care, solidarity, and support.
The film was produced in France and has a running time of about 111 minutes. After a premiere at the 2025 Marrakech International Film Festival, it was released on 4 March 2026 and distributed by Pathé Films.
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Cast
Karin Viard as Diane
Laetitia Dosch as Manon
Eye Haïdara as Awa
Oulaya Amamra as Inès
Pierre Deladonchamps
Juliette Armanet
Awards
It received the Audience Award for first and second-time directors at the 2026 Glasgow Film Festival.