ON IRA

Marie, an 80-year-old woman battling terminal cancer, has decided to end her life on her own terms. She embarks on a journey accompanied by her somewhat dysfunctional family and Rudy, a kind-hearted caregiver she’s just met. Unable to reveal her true intentions, Marie creates a story about an inheritance in Switzerland to convince her unreliable and distracted son Bruno, granddaughter Anna, and Rudy, to take a road trip in their old RV. But will Marie find the courage to reveal the true purpose of their journey as they approach Switzerland, and how might her family respond to the devastating truth? 

(Unifrance) 

• On ira: a tender, offbeat comedy-drama about a family road trip: Enya Baroux ’s directorial debut, On ira, is a comedy-drama that tackles profound themes such as transmission, family ties and the right to choose one’s end of life, with humor and Sensitivity. Co-written with Martin Darondeau, the film stars Hélène Vincent, a key figure in French cinema, alongside Pierre Lottin (Les Tuches), David Ayala and Juliette Gasquet.
  (Sortir à Paris.com) 

• “Enya Baroux’s On ira is a tender, darkly humorous road movie about death, secrets, and strained family ties. Hélène Vincent shines as Marie, a terminally ill grandmother secretly traveling to Switzerland for assisted suicide, dragging along her clueless son Bruno and rebellious granddaughter Anna under the false promise of an inheritance.
  What unfolds is a bittersweet journey marked by awkward humor, buried resentments, and emotional thawing. Baroux resists melodrama, letting the characters speak through silence and discomfort. The film is grounded, visually unflashy, and all the more affecting for it.
  With strong performances, especially from Vincent and David Ayala as the gentle caregiver Rudy, On ira explores mortality with grace and wit. Quiet, offbeat, and deeply human—it lingers long after the credits roll.”
  (Imdb) 

Festival International du Film de Comédie de l’Alpe d’Huez France – January 2025 

Festival International du Film de Comédie de l’Alpe d’Huez Best Female Performance Award (ex aequo) : Hélène Vincent and Juliette Gasquet