Prisonnières (1988): Besetzung, Handlung & Streaming
1988 · Film · ★ 4

Released in 1988, Prisonnières is a drama and krimi film directed by Charlotte Silvera, running about 99 minutes.
What it’s about. Nicole (Agnes Soral) is sent up the river for infanticide in this routine woman-in-prison feature. There she meets Marthe (Annie Girardot), a fellow murderess who receives special treatment from the warden Dessombes (Marie-Christine Barrault). The warden frames Nelly (Bernadette Lafont) for drug possession and has her thrown into solitary confinement. Sabien (Corinne Touzet) is a newcomer convicted of armed robbery who latches on to the lesbian Lucie (Milva), a longtime prisoner slated for release.
Who’s in it. Prisonnières stars Bernadette Lafont as Nelly Roux, Marie-Christine Barrault as La surveillante chef, Annie Girardot as Marthe and Fanny Bastien as Brigitte, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.0/10, Prisonnières has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Prisonnières page.
If you liked it. Fans of Prisonnières tend to enjoy Die Verurteilten, Der Pate, Schindlers Liste and Der Pate - Teil II.
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- Where can I watch Prisonnières (1988)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Prisonnières change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Prisonnières worth watching?
- Prisonnières holds an audience score of 4.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and krimi. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Prisonnières?
- Prisonnières stars Bernadette Lafont, Marie-Christine Barrault, Annie Girardot, Fanny Bastien and Milva.
- When was Prisonnières released?
- Prisonnières was released in 1988, with a runtime of about 99 minutes.
