| State of Grace | |
| Director: | Jacques Rouffio |
| Starring: | Nicole Garcia Pierre Arditi Sami Frey |
| Cinematography: | Dominique Chapuis |
| Editing: | Anna Ruiz |
| Studio: | Mod Films Séléna Audiovisuel |
| Distributor: | Mod Films |
| Runtime: | 90 min |
| Country: | France |
| Language: | French |
| Gross: | $2.3 million[1] |
State of Grace or L'État de Grace is a 1986 French drama romance film, directed by Jacques Rouffio.
The film is set in 1980s France during the early years of François Mitterrand's presidency. Florence Vannier-Buchet, a women's rights activist, is happily married to Protestant banker Jean-Marc Buchet who operates a major sporting goods company.
During a stormy meeting of the Conseil national du patronat français (CNPF; National Council of French Employers), she meets Antoine Lombard, the new Secretary of State for Universities and Socialist Activities, and elected member of the "pink wave." The two become involved in a passionate extramarital romance. They attempt to carry on their affair, fulfil their careers, all while seeking political change.