Artist Niki de Saint Phalle (1930-2002) was one of the most prominent French sculptors of the XNUMXth century and one of only a few female artists in the history of monumental sculpture, a field traditionally dominated by men. Born in France, raised in the United States, and later spending most of her life in her homeland, Niki also worked as a model, actress and director, as well as painting and book illustration.
This biographical film tells the story of Niki, who moves to France with her husband Harry and their daughter from the United States. After an America full of suspicion and paranoia, it seems like a real idyll for them, but soon Niki is caught up in the horrors of the past. The only way out is to immerse herself in the magical world of art. Without a formal education, but guided by instincts and an endless desire to forget, she creates, searching for her style and calling. Having merged with the art world with natural force, Niki remains an unrivaled beacon of French art and bohemia.