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“Vie Privée” Opens in France With Praise for Jodie Foster and Daniel Auteuil as Reviews Flag Uneven Tone

Foster sought a small, author-driven French production after more than twenty years away from filming in the language.

Overview

  • Rebecca Zlotowski’s psychological thriller–comedy hybrid stars Foster as Lilian Steiner, a psychiatrist unsettled by a patient’s death who pulls her ex-husband, played by Daniel Auteuil, into her probe.
  • The film began its theatrical run in French cinemas on Wednesday, November 25, 2025.
  • Early reviews from outlets including L’Humanité and Télérama single out the lead performances while describing the film’s tone and execution as uneven.
  • Coverage characterizes the film as a playful, intimate whodunit of the psyche, blending suspense with comic notes.
  • The cast also features Vincent Lacoste, Virginie Efira and Mathieu Almaric, with a listed runtime of about 1 hour 45 minutes.