What Marielle Knows

Was Marielle weiß

This sharply observed and darkly comic tale of familial relations will leave you rolling in the aisles and perhaps reassessing your own bond with your loved ones.

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Credits

  • Director-screenwriter

    Frédéric Hambalek

  • With

    Julia Jentsch, Felix Kramer, Laeni Geiseler

  • Germany 2025. 84min

  • Courtesy of

    Lucky Number

  • Languages

    German, French

    With English subtitles

Introduction

A middle-class husband and wife seemingly have it all until their lives are upended by their tween daughter. Marielle develops telepathic powers and for reasons unknown (and delightfully never explained) can see and hear everything her parents do. It’s a deliciously funny film that explores the politics of marriage, the notion of unconditional parental love, and lies we tell each other and even ourselves.

Kristy Matheson

Content warning

Contains scenes of sex.

How to book

Tickets start from £10 for all screenings and events in London, with concessions available for many screenings. Booking information and ticket prices.

If you’re aged 16 to 25, sign up for free to BFI 25 and Under for a chance to get £6 tickets to all screenings and events (subject to availability).

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