Adèle Exarchopoulos stars in Garance, a new film directed by Jeanne Herry, set to premiere in theaters on September 23. The film delves into several complex themes, including alcoholism, the struggles of freelance workers in the performing arts, the exploration of new sexual identities, and the emotional burden of caring for someone with a terminal illness. The story centers on Garance, a young actress played by Exarchopoulos, who battles alcoholism while waiting for her career to take off. She drinks up to nineteen glasses of white wine daily and takes on a variety of odd jobs to make ends meet. Her personal life is equally chaotic, marked by unstable relationships and a search for happiness and stability. Garance initially denies the severity of her alcoholism, continuing to drink despite experiencing headaches, memory loss, and other physical discomforts. She compares her pain to the soreness after a workout, saying, "It's like the soreness after sports, you don't stop sports because of that." This mindset reflects her struggle to balance self-destructive behavior with the desire to keep going. The film follows her through a series of emotional and personal challenges, including a significant relationship with Pauline, played by Sara Giraudeau. Director Jeanne Herry, known for her previous work Je verrai toujours vos visages, weaves multiple themes into the narrative, though some critics feel the film may be overwhelmed by its messages. Garance's life is a series of trials that raise difficult questions: how to find meaning when life feels like a slow decline, and why fight when apathy can numb the pain? The film includes elements of intimacy, friendship, and a sexual revolution, as well as a symbolic "big recess" where love and destruction are intertwined. The English title, Another Day, may better capture the film’s tone, which is described as dark but punctuated with moments of magic and hope. Herry's work is a challenging, introspective look at life's struggles, offering both bleakness and the possibility of light amid despair.