Violette

Violette (2026)

Changer l'Eau des Fleurs

Violette Toussaint, a cemetery caretaker in a small town in Burgundy, is a unique observer and a compassionate listener. Her peaceful life is filled by conversations with quirky cemetery workers and the many visitors who share their stories of love, loss, and life. However, her routine is disrupted when a local police chief arrives at her door with an unusual request. As they grow closer, Violette comes to understand that the truth behind long-buried mysteries in her past must be uncovered if she wants to take another chance on life and, against all odds, love.

Date of release
2026-12-09
Runtime
2h 12m
Genres
Drama
Director
Jean-Pierre Jeunet

Casting

Interesting facts

  • Based on: Fresh Water for Flowers

Violette is an upcoming film directed by Jean-Pierre Jeunet. The film is an adaptation of Valérie Perrin's 2018 novel Changer l'eau des fleurs. The film explores the life of Violette Toussaint, a caretaker of a cemetery in a small town in Burgundy. The film will be released in 2026.

Production

Principal photography began on 5 May 2025 in Saône-et-Loire. A significant portion of the film was shot in Autun, especially at the cemetery on Rue de la Maladière in Autun, which was transformed with fake tombstones. Other locations in Autun were also used, including the Temple of Janus, the bus station, and the city hall. Outside of Autun, the Café du Nord in Arnay-le-Duc and a garage in Chagny were scheduled to be used.

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