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🎬 Title: A Private Life / Vie privée

Story: After the passing of Paula, a long-term patient, psychiatrist Lilian Steiner finds herself convinced that what was believed to be a suicide is, in fact, a mystery waiting to be solved—a potential murder.

⭐ Rating: 6.4 (25 votes)

📅 Release date: September 27, 2025

⏱️ Runtime: 1 hour 47 minutes

🎭 Genres: Drama, Crime, Mystery

🎬 Director: Rebecca Zlotowski

✍️ Writers: Anne Berest, Gaëlle Macé

🌍 Country: France

🏢 Production Companies: Les Films Velvet, France 3 Cinéma, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes Cinéma

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👥 Cast: Jodie Foster (Lilian Steiner), Daniel Auteuil (Gabriel Haddad), Virginie Efira (Paula Cohen-Solal), Mathieu Amalric (Simon Cohen-Solal), Vincent Lacoste (Julien Haddad-Park), Luàna Bajrami (Valérie Cohen-Solal), Noam Morgensztern (Pierre Hallant, smoking patient), Sophie Guillemin (Jessica Grangé, hypnotist), Frederick Wiseman (Dr. Goldstein), Aurore Clément (Perle Friedman)

Editor’s note: A Private Life (2025) delivers a captivating mix of Drama, Crime, and Mystery, prioritizing mood over visual flair. Under the skillful direction of Rebecca Zlotowski, the film flows smoothly, maintaining a strong sense of setting. The heartfelt performances from Jodie Foster, Daniel Auteuil, and Virginie Efira add depth to the narrative. With a runtime of 1 hour and 47 minutes, its pacing is deliberate, rarely lingering too long on any one scene. Viewer reactions have varied, so if you’re drawn to its themes, it’s definitely worth adding to your watchlist.

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