Character Relationships in Happening

Anne Duchesne (played by Anamaria Vartolomei) is a protagonist in Happening. Protagonist, a promising university student in 1963 Angoulême. Discovers she is pregnant, faces legal and medical barriers, endures betrayal from peers and boyfriend, attempts self-abortion, survives a dangerous illegal procedure, and returns for her final exams. Jean (played by Kacey Mottet Klein) is a protagonist in Happening. Classmate who refuses to help Anne with her abortion and instead propositions her. Later introduces her to a contact for an illegal abortionist. Hélène (played by Luàna Bajrami) appears in Happening. One of Anne's close friends who abandons her after learning about her pregnancy and desperate attempts to terminate it. Brigitte (played by Louise Orry-Diquéro) appears in Happening. Another close friend who severs ties and abandons Anne upon hearing about her unwanted pregnancy and abortion efforts. Laëtitia (played by Alice de Lencquesaing) appears in Happening. Pr. Bornec (played by Pio Marmaï) appears in Happening. The first doctor Anne consults, who refuses to assist with her pregnancy termination, explicitly stating the request is illegal. Magda (played by Isabelle Mazin) appears in Happening. Flea Market Student (played by Mélodie Adda) appears in Happening.

Character Relationship Map: Happening

Happening (2021) Poster

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Characters

Story Analysis

A young woman navigates systemic medical refusal, social abandonment, and underground illegal procedures to terminate an unwanted pregnancy in 1960s France.

Plot Progression

  1. Medical Crisis & Initial Desperation
  2. Social Abandonment & Failed Solutions
  3. Underground Network & Financial Sacrifice
  4. Physical Climax & Quiet Return

Directed by Audrey Diwan

Happening (2021) · 7.2/10 · drama

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