A Private Life

(Vie privée)

Jodie Foster’s impeccable French and comedic skills are on full display in this mystery thriller, which sees her character journey down a rabbit hole to investigate a suspicious death.

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Credits

  • Director

    Rebecca Zlotowski

  • Screenwriters

    Anne Berest, Rebecca Zlotowski

  • With

    Jodie Foster, Daniel Auteuil, Virginie Efira

  • France 2025. 105min

  • Courtesy of

    Altitude

  • Languages

    French, English

    With English subtitles

Introduction

After learning about the suicide of a patient, psychoanalyst Lilian Steiner suspects foul play and decides to uncover the truth. Enlisting the help of her ex-husband-cum-sleuthing partner, her investigation leads her to unexpected conclusions. Drawing on Alfred Hitchcock and Brian De Palma at their most playful, this wildly enjoyable mystery-caper is as full of charm as its magnetic protagonist.

Diana Cipriano

With thanks to Unifrance

Content warning

Contains themes of suicide.

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.

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