Bernadette (film)

Bernadette (also titled The President's Wife internationally) is a 2023 French biographical comedy film co-written and directed by Léa Domenach in her directorial debut.

The film stars Catherine Deneuve in title role of Bernadette Chirac, French politician and the widow of the former president Jacques Chirac, with Denis Podalydès, Michel Vuillermoz and Sara Giraudeau in pivotal roles.

In April 2022, it was announced that Catherine Deneuve will play Bernadette Chirac in a biographical film entitled La Tortue.

[8] On 17 February 2024, it was announced that Cohen Media Group had acquired the film rights for Bernadette (retitled The President's Wife) for a North America release.

[9] The film topped the first weekend at French box office with the collection of US$1.6 million,[10] and 267,041 admissions.