'Saint Omer' trivia and fun facts

Based on true events

'Saint Omer, the people against Laurence Coly' is based on the true story of Fabienne Kabou, the mother who abandoned her 15-month-old son on the shore of the beach before high tide.

France's face

'Saint Omer' is the film selected by France for its participation in the Oscars Awards 2023.

Alice Diop was there

The director, Alice Diop, was at the real trial against Fabienne Kabou in 2013