Vie Privée
The renowned psychiatrist Lilian Steiner mounts a private investigation into the death of one of her patients, whom she is convinced has been murdered.
Jodie Foster stars (in a French-language role!) as Lilian Steiner, who becomes concerned when a patient has missed a third straight session. After speaking to the deceased’s husband (Mathieu Amalric) and daughter (Luàna Bajrami), the events take a turn for the suspicious. Foster is joined by an A-list cast including Daniel Auteuil and Virginie Efira, whilst the director plays with the duality of tones: between deliberate comedy and deep dives into a personality full of grey areas. This is immensely entertaining, blending murder mystery, romantic comedy and character study tropes into an appealingly light-hearted ride. It is also anchored by the wonderful Jodie Foster who is at her charismatic best. ‘A new landmark in Foster’s career which just continues to dazzle’. Deadline. (Subtitles)
France 2025 Rebecca Zlotowski 103m