Hélène Milano is a French actress and filmmaker. She began her career in theater, where she acted in and directed numerous plays, before turning her attention to cinema. She has directed several short fiction films as well as documentaries for television and cinema. Among these films, _Les Roses Noires_ (2012), _Les Charbons Ardents_ (2018) and _Château rouge_ (2024) form a triptych dedicated to youth.
Goutte d'Or district, Paris, Château Rouge metro station, Georges Clemenceau secondary school. Teenagers, burdened with their carelessness and their wounds, have to grow up. They are shaping their personalities, losing their way, searching for themselves. Adults try to guide them despite the violence of the system.
Goutte d'Or district, Paris, Château Rouge metro station, Georges Clemenceau secondary school. Teenagers, burdened with their carelessness and their wounds, have to grow up. They are shaping their personalities, losing their way, searching for themselves. Adults try to guide them despite the violence of the system.