Screening: Saturday, May 2, 2pm
Directed by François Ozon
Starring: Romain Duris, Anaïs Demoustier, and Raphaël Personnaz
Running Time: 105 minutes
Synopsis: Working from a story by Ruth Rendell, acclaimed French filmmaker Francois Ozon (“Swimming Pool,” “8 Women,” “Young & Beautiful”) offers up the tale of a young woman (Anais Demoustier) who is left reeling by the sudden death of her lifelong best friend (Isild de Besco). One day, she pays an unexpected visit to the friend’s widow (Romain Duris) and makes a discovery that changes both of their lives in highly unexpected ways.
What the Critics Are Saying:
“Anais Demoustier and Romain Duris give beautifully controlled performances in Francois Ozon’s delectably entertaining new film.”
-Variety
“Breezy and brash … All of the lead, and appealing, characters run riot on the Kinsey scale of sexuality.”
-Kent Turner, Film-Forward.com
The Chicago Critics Film Festival 