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A Private Life

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When renowned psychiatrist Lilian Steiner learns of the death of one of her patients she is deeply troubled. Convinced that it was murder, she decides to investigate....

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Kyle Smith Wall Street Journal Larkish if not particularly deep, the movie features an attractive rapport between the two leads. Oct 16, 2025 Full Review Drew Gregory Autostraddle There’s a lightness to Zlotowski's work, even when dealing with suicide and murder, its depth and devastation hidden in only a couple lines of dialogue or a single frame. Sep 11, 2025 Full Review Nick Schager The Daily Beast The film around her never quite comes together, but Foster is more than enough reason to embark on this off-kilter investigation. Sep 9, 2025 Full Review Adam Sweeting The Arts Desk It’s a mostly enjoyable watch, but the film itself seems to be in need of a therapist. Oct 15, 2025 Full Review Jack Martin Film Feeder As zippy as it may feel, Zlotowski’s film ultimately comes up short on intrigue, leading to a less than satisfactory payoff. Rated: 2.5/5 Oct 8, 2025 Full Review Shannon Connellan Mashable Despite the film's major question mark being steeped in a heavier subject matter, the aesthetic trimmings and charming performances keep each scene a balance of dark and light. Oct 7, 2025 Full Review Read all reviews

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Rebecca Zlotowski

Director

Jodie Foster

Lilian Steiner

Daniel Auteuil

Gabriel Haddad

Virginie Efira

Paula Cohen-Solal

Mathieu Amalric

Simon Cohen-Solal

Vincent Lacoste

Julien Haddad-Park
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Movie Info

Synopsis When renowned psychiatrist Lilian Steiner learns of the death of one of her patients she is deeply troubled. Convinced that it was murder, she decides to investigate....
Director
Rebecca Zlotowski
Producer
Frédéric Jouve
Screenwriter
Rebecca Zlotowski, Anne Berest, Gaëlle Macé
Production Co
Les Films Velvet, France 3 Cinéma
Genre
Crime, Drama, Mystery & Thriller
Original Language
French
Runtime
1h 45m