Vie Privée

Directed by Rebecca Zlotowski

France

2025

100 mins

Unclassified 15+

Jodie Foster leads a stellar cast in this gently comic, Cannes-selected murder mystery in which a psychiatrist becomes convinced that the death of her patient is suspicious.

Foster plays renowned psychiatrist Lilian Steiner, as reserved and distant in her profession as in her personal relationships. Initially irritated that a client of nine years, Paula (Virginie Efira), has failed to turn up for her sessions, Lilian is horrified to learn that she’s dead. She becomes convinced that she’s been murdered, with her client’s husband (Mathieu Amalric) being the prime suspect. Lilian investigates, aided by her ex-husband (Daniel Auteuil) and also a hypnotist, whose sessions lead Lilian to visions of the past that she hopes will help solve the mysteries of the present. Alongside a cast of some of France’s best and Frederick Wiseman, Foster proves herself as brilliant an actress in the French language as in English.

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“A highly entertaining film, packed with non-stop action and starring some very solid leads.”

Fabien Lemercier, Cineuropa

“A throwback to the character-driven dramas that defined her early career, it's a thrill to see Foster navigating a fully bilingual role.”

Peter Debruge, Variety

“The glossy, good-looking production feels like a throwback to French fare from a few decades ago.”

David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter

“A highly entertaining film, packed with non-stop action and starring some very solid leads.”

Fabien Lemercier, Cineuropa

Tickets

Sun 8 June 2025, 1:50pm

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State Theatre

Fri 13 June 2025, 6:15pm

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Hayden Orpheum Picture Palace - Cinema 4

Hayden Orpheum - Cinema 4

Sun 15 June 2025, 3:45pm

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Ritz Cinemas Randwick - Cinema 1

Ritz Randwick - Cinema 1

Fri 20 June 2025, 6pm

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Palace Norton Street - Cinema 3

Palace Norton St - Cinema 3

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