Party of Fools (2023) Plot Summary Explained

Release, runtime and language

2023 · 122 mins · French

Directed by

Arnaud des Pallières

Starring

Carole Bouquet, Josiane Balasko, Dominique Frot, Elina Löwensohn, Mélanie Thierry, Lucie Zhang

Budget

$6.4M

Paris, 1894. Fanni enters a women's mental institution, claiming to be a voluntary patient, as she searches for her missing mother. Within its walls, she encounters a vibrant community of women, challenging her preconceived notions and forging unexpected friendships. The asylum prepares for its lavish and celebrated "Party of Fools," a social event attracting politicians, artists, and influential figures. This extravagant gathering represents Fanni's final chance to escape a looming danger.