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Thierry Klifa’sLa Femme la plus riche du monde’ Debuts at Cannes 2025

The film, inspired by the Bettencourt affair, blends fact and fiction to explore wealth, manipulation, and familial conflict.

Overview

  • The film premiered hors compétition at the Festival de Cannes 2025, with Isabelle Huppert starring as a billionaire inspired by Liliane Bettencourt.
  • Laurent Lafitte plays a flamboyant artist who exploits the trust of Huppert’s character, highlighting themes of manipulation and power dynamics.
  • Director Thierry Klifa emphasizes creative liberties with a disclaimer stating the story is a mix of real events and fictional elements.
  • The original score, composed by Alex Beaupain, incorporates 1970s thriller influences and chamber music to reflect the film’s tone.
  • Theatrical release is scheduled for October 29, 2025, following its critical reception at Cannes.