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Critic Matt Fagerholm
rated 5

...explores the liberating power of emancipation, whether it be a woman leaving earth or a girl finding her own identity in the absence of her mother.

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Critic John Nugent
rated 8

...it’s the twin performances from Green and Boulant that really bring the ship home, and give the film its heart.

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Critic Stefan Pape
rated 8

Green is terrific in the central role, as while she remains a great inspiration in how she has defied the odds in a male-centric environment, her talent is grounded by her authenticity.

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Critic August Klittmar
rated 6

Sevärt drama om moderskap och uppoffringar.

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Critic Jakob Freudendal
rated 8

Det, der gør ’Proxima’ helt særlig, er den socialrealistiske kerne, som dårligt kunne stå i større kontrast til den typiske testosterondrevne actiondyrkelse af rummissioner, man ofte ser på film.

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Critic Helena Lindblad
rated 8

Man påminns om att Eva Green är en av Europas skickligaste skådespelare...

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Critic Simon Pasternak
rated 5

...en socialrealistisk film om rumfart.

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Critic Jake Bolin
rated 6

...gripande, realistiskt...

Read full review at Moviezine

Cast & Crew

Alice Winocour
Director
Matt Dillon
As Mike Shannon
Grégoire Colin
As Sarah's Doctor
Lars Eidinger
As Thomas Akerman
Eva Green
As Sarah Loreau
Sandra Hüller
As Wendy Hauer
Nancy Tate
As Naomi Shannon

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Sarah Loreau, a dedicated French astronaut, has been selected for the Proxima mission, a one-year space expedition aboard the International Space Station. As she prepares to leave her daughter Stella behind, Sarah struggles with the emotional toll of leaving her family and balancing her career ambitions with her maternal instincts. Meanwhile, tensions rise as she faces skepticism from her male colleagues, including American captain Mike Shannon. Despite the challenges, Sarah remains determined to succeed in her mission and make her daughter proud. But as launch day approaches, Sarah must confront the harsh realities of space travel and make a heart-wrenching decision that will change her life forever.

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Proxima was released for streaming on November 6, 2020.