In Bed With Victoria (2016) Apr 2026

The story follows (Virginie Efira), a shrewd criminal defense lawyer and single mother in Paris whose life is a "collection of stressors".

: Despite the provocative title, the film is less about her sex life and more about her lack of one; she is often too flustered or preoccupied to "seal the deal". In Bed with Victoria (2016)

(originally titled Victoria ) is a 2016 French dramedy directed by Justine Triet that blends legal farce with a candid character study of a woman on the edge of a nervous breakdown. Critics generally praise the film for its "freshness and naturalism," often noting that its eponymous lead is a more compelling creation than the film's occasionally loose structure. Plot & Themes The story follows (Virginie Efira), a shrewd criminal

: Her apartment has become a "slouchy playpen" she has no time to clean. Her ex-husband is blogging ruinous fiction about her, and she cycles through underwhelming online hookups. Critics generally praise the film for its "freshness

The performances are frequently cited as the film's strongest asset. In Bed With Victoria (2016) - Rotten Tomatoes

: The film explores how ordinary depression looks, showing Victoria's slow path toward accepting help and "healing" after being pushed to the brink. Cast & Characters

: Victoria reluctantly defends her friend Vincent (Melvil Poupaud), who is accused of stabbing his girlfriend at a wedding—a trial where a Dalmatian and a chimpanzee are called as witnesses.