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A Private Life

2025-09-27 · 108 min · ★ 5.5

Mystery · Crime · Drama

When renowned psychiatrist Lilian Steiner learns of the sudden death of a patient, she suspects murder. She mounts a private investigation, enlisting an odd assortment of quirky characters.

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Directors
Rebecca Zlotowski
Production companies
Les Films Velvet, France 3 Cinéma, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes Cinéma, Buenos Hair
Countries
France
Status
Released
Revenue
USD 10,040,197

Top Cast

Jodie FosterJodie FosterLilian Steiner
Daniel AuteuilDaniel AuteuilGabriel Haddad
Virginie EfiraVirginie EfiraPaula Cohen-Solal
Mathieu AmalricMathieu AmalricSimon Cohen-Solal
Vincent LacosteVincent LacosteJulien Haddad-Park
Luàna BajramiLuàna BajramiValérie Cohen-Solal
Noam MorgenszternNoam MorgenszternPierre Hallant, smoking patient
Sophie GuilleminSophie GuilleminJessica Grangé, hypnotist
Frederick WisemanFrederick WisemanDr. Goldstein
Aurore ClémentAurore ClémentPerle Friedman
Irène JacobIrène JacobVera
Park Ji-minPark Ji-minVanessa Park
Jean ChevalierJean ChevalierCameron
Emma RavierEmma RavierPaula (20 years)
Scott Agnesi DelapierreThe neighbor
Lucas BlegerLucas BlegerJacky Tiffou, vigil man
Jérôme LenôtreJérôme LenôtreMan on the bus
Marlise BétéInfirmière en cheffe
Marin JudasMarin JudasOfficier de police
Abdoul BambaOfficier de police

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