24 Measures

Original title : Vingt Quatre Mesures
Directed by : Jalil Lespert
Cast : Benoit Magimel, Lubna Azabal, Sami Bouajila, Bérangère Allaux, Marisa Berenson
Genre : Drama
Country of production : France
Year of production : 2007
Running time : 90
22nd International Venice Critics' Week
Prix : Tremblay Film Festival, Best Film, Best Actress (Lubna Azabal)

Summary :
It is Christmas Eve. Separated from her young son, Helly struggles for money. A solitary man, Didier pays her to play his fiancée for the night. But the act comes to a tragic end. Left stunned, Helly meets Marie, who takes her in, on her way to the coast. There they encounter Chris. All three will end the night together. It’s their last move in joy and perdition.