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Helen is a american film of genre Drama directed by Sandra Nettelbeck released in USA on 16 january 2009 with Ashley Judd
Helen (2009)
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Add to a movie listHelen is a 2009 American drama film starring Ashley Judd and directed by Sandra Nettelbeck. It follows a professor (Judd) who overcomes severe depression after a massive breakdown, with the help of new friend Matilda (Smith). Filming took place late 2007 in Vancouver.
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Belle, brillante, mariée à David, mère d’une adorable jeune adolescente et professeur de musique, Helen semble avoir la vie parfaite. Elle semble… en effet, car en réalité elle camouffle un lourd secret depuis plusieurs années. Elle souffre d’une dépression profonde qui l’empêche de vivre sa vie. Même si sa famille et ses amis tentent de la sortir de l’abîme, personne ne comprend vraiment sa souffrance, elle trouve alors refuge auprès de l’un de ses élèves. Il est clair que la seule personne capable de sauver Helen, c’est… elle-même.Actors
Ashley Judd
(Helen)
Goran Višnjić
(David)
Lauren Lee Smith
(Mathilda)
Alberta Watson
(Dr. Sherman)
Alexia Fast
(Julie)
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