A Private Life15

Directed by Rebecca Zlotowski | France | 2025 | 1h 43m | French w/ English subtitles | Starring Jodie Foster, Daniel Auteuil, Mathieu Amalric, Virginie Efira, Irène Jacob

When a renowned psychiatrist learns of a patient’s sudden death, she suspects murder. She enlists her charming ex-husband to help investigate as the pair navigate a dangerous rabbit hole of secrets and lies. Jodie Foster’s impeccable French and comedic skills are on full display in this mystery thriller from director Rebecca Zlotowski (Other People’s Children).

Reviews

‘The writer-director Rebecca Zlotowski has crafted a deeply thoughtful film.’
★★★★
Kevin Maher, The Times

‘There’s a deliciously overripe, almost campy quality to much of “Private Life” that’s expertly balanced by the intense focus of Foster’s performance.’
Peter Debruge, IndieWire

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15:30

A Private Life 15
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A patient's sudden death sends a renowned psychiatrist chasing murder, secrets and lies, with her charming ex-husband along for the investigation. Jodie Foster dazzles in fluent French and comic form in this stylish mystery thriller from director Rebecca Zlotowski (Other People's Children).

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