Nadia and the Hippos_
Single mother Nadia is surviving on welfare while transport strikes are paralyzing France in December 1995. While watching the news, she recognizes the father of her child among the strikers and decides to go and search for him. But she has nowhere to go. The film, shot almost entirely at night, carries documentary qualities, part of which is due to the appearances of actual railroad workers in several group scenes.
Starring
Ariane Ascaride, Marilyne Canto, Thierry Frémont
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Nadia and the Hippos was released 26 years ago in 2000.
Overview
Single mother Nadia is surviving on welfare while transport strikes are paralyzing France in December 1995. While watching the news, she recognizes the fathe...
Nadia and the Hippos is a Drama film with a runtime of 1h 42m.
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What is Nadia and the Hippos about?
Single mother Nadia is surviving on welfare while transport strikes are paralyzing France in December 1995. While watching the news, she recognizes the father of her child among the strikers and decides to go and search for him. But she has nowhere to go. The film, shot almost entirely at night, carries documentary qualities, part of which is due to the appearances of actual railroad workers in several group scenes.
How long is Nadia and the Hippos?
Nadia and the Hippos has a runtime of 102 minutes (1h 42m).
Who stars in Nadia and the Hippos?
The cast of Nadia and the Hippos includes Ariane Ascaride, Marilyne Canto, Thierry Frémont, Philippe Fretun.
What is the rating of Nadia and the Hippos?
Nadia and the Hippos has a rating of 6.0 out of 10 based on 4 votes on TMDB.
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Drama
