Holy Lola (2004)
Release Year: 2004
Nation: France
Alternative Title: N/A
Director: Bertrand Tavernier
Writer: Bertrand Tavernier, Dominique Sampiero, Tiffany Tavernier
Production & Genre
Producer: Producer: Frédéric Bourboulon
Companies: Canal+, Les Films Alain Sarde, Sofica Valor 6, Sogécinéma 2, TF1 Films Production
Genre: Drama
Budget: N/A
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Keywords
Keywords: adoption, auvergne, bribery, cambodia, corruption, hotel, human trafficking, sterility
Story
Pierre and Geraldine, a young couple from Auvergne, France, embark on a journey to Cambodia in pursuit of adopting an orphan baby due to their desire for parenthood despite facing sterility issues. Their arduous quest leads them through a labyrinth of corruption, human trafficking, and obstructive authorities, highlighting the bribery rampant within the adoption process.
Summary
Directed by Bertrand Tavernier in 2004, 'Holy Lola' is a French drama film that provides an unfiltered portrayal of the trials and tribulations faced by would-be adoptive parents. The narrative centers around Pierre and Geraldine's transformative journey to Cambodia, where they encounter jealousies among other prospective adoptive parents residing at a local hotel. Notably, the film sheds light on the darker aspects of international adoption processes, such as corruption and bribery.
