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Ozon’s “Wenn der Herbst Naht” Puts Women Over 70 at the Heart of a Psychological Mystery

Early German reviews highlight ambiguity, domestic detail, psychological tension.

Overview

  • The film, directed by François Ozon, opens in cinemas on 28 August.
  • Hélène Vincent and Josiane Balasko lead as longtime friends whose rural routines in Burgundy face a disturbing rupture.
  • A suspected mushroom poisoning prompts family accusations and police questions without clear answers.
  • Critics describe a genre mix that leans into psychological suspense rather than tidy solutions.
  • The release marks a pivot from Ozon’s recent youth‑centric screwball comedy to protagonists rarely seen on screen at this age.