Irish Film Institute -A PRIVATE LIFE

A PRIVATE LIFE

Director: Rebecca Zlotowski

103 mins, France, 2025, Digital, Subtitled

Lilian Steiner (Jodie Foster), a respected American psychiatrist living in Paris, is troubled by the suspicious death of her patient Paula (Virginie Efira). Convinced Paula was murdered, she decides to investigate, opening a Pandora’s Box as she does so. Could the culprit be Paula’s angry husband (Mathieu Amalric), or her tense daughter? Director Rebecca Zlotowski has crafted a sharp and delightful thriller revealing Lilian’s many psychological dimensions. The chemistry between Foster and Daniel Auteuil (who plays her ex-husband) is a pure delight.

This film contains flashing images which may affect viewers who are susceptible to photosensitive epilepsy.

Notes by David O’Mahony

Book Tickets

Saturday 11th

Sunday 12th

Monday 13th

Tuesday 14th

Wednesday 15th

Thursday 16th

}