In a small town in Burgundy, Violette Toussaint tends a cemetery and welcomes the visitors who share their stories of love, loss and remembrance. Behind her warmth and quiet routine, however, lies a past she rarely discusses. When a police officer arrives with an unusual request, their growing connection begins to unravel long-buried mysteries. To embrace the possibility of happiness again, Violette must confront the secrets that have shaped her life.

Violette (Changer l’eau des fleurs) is a moving drama about grief, unexpected encounters and the courage to begin again. Adapted from Valérie Perrin’s internationally bestselling novel, the film is directed by Jean-Pierre Jeunet, the filmmaker behind Amélie, and stars Leïla Bekhti, Matthias Schoenaerts, Alban Lenoir and Melvil Poupaud. Through the intertwined stories of a cemetery caretaker and those who cross her path, it explores how memories can both shelter us and hold us back. An intimate journey towards truth, connection and the possibility of renewed love.

132 mins.