"La Cérémonie" is a French film directed by Claude Chabrol, released in 1995. The story revolves around a young woman named Sophie who becomes a housemaid for a wealthy family. As she integrates into their lives, tensions arise, revealing class disparities and hidden secrets. The film is an adaptation of the novel "A Judgement in Stone" by Ruth Rendell. It explores themes of social inequality, deception, and the impact of past traumas. The performances, particularly by Isabelle Huppert and Sandrine Bonnaire, received critical acclaim, contributing to the film's reputation as a significant work in French cinema.