A Private Life

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A Private Life
Theatrical release poster
FrenchVie privée
Directed byRebecca Zlotowski
Screenplay byRebecca Zlotowski
Anne Berest
Gaëlle Macé
Produced by
  • Frederic Jouve
Starring
CinematographyGeorge Lechaptois
Edited byGéraldine Mangenot
Music byRobin Rob Coudert
Production
companies
Distributed byAd Vitam[1]
Release dates
  • 20 May 2025 (2025-05-20) (Cannes)
  • 26 November 2025 (2025-11-26) (France)
Running time
103 minutes[2]
CountryFrance
LanguageFrench

A Private Life (French: Vie privée) is a 2025 French black comedy mystery thriller film directed and co-written by Rebecca Zlotowski, starring Jodie Foster, alongside Daniel Auteuil, Virginie Efira, Mathieu Amalric, Vincent Lacoste and Luana Bajrami.

The film had its world premiere at the out of competition section of the 2025 Cannes Film Festival on 20 May.[3] It was theatrically released in France by Ad Vitam in 26 November.

Cast

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Production

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Rebecca Zlotowski co-wrote the film with Anne Berest and Gaëlle Macé. Frederic Jouve of Les Films Velvet serves as the producer.[5]

The cast is led by Jodie Foster, Daniel Auteuil, and Virginie Efira. Principal photography took place in Paris and Normandy, starting on 30 September 2024 and concluding on 22 November 2024.[1][6]

Release

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The cast and crew at the film's Cannes premiere.

In April 2025, Vie privée was announced as part of the Out of Competition lineup at the 2025 Cannes Film Festival, where it had its world premiere on 20 May 2025,[7][8] receiving a 10-minute standing ovation.[9] It received positive reviews, with Foster's performance receiving wide praise.[10] It was also showcased at the 53rd Norwegian International Film Festival in Main the section on 16 August 2025.[11] The film had its North American premiere at the 2025 Toronto International Film Festival on 9 September 2025.[12]

The film was theatrically released in France on 26 November 2025, by Ad Vitam.[13] In February 2025, Sony Pictures Classics acquired North American and Latin American distribution rights.[14] It is scheduled to premiere on 16 January 2026 in the United States after a one-week qualifying run in December 2025. The film also screened at the Toronto International Film Festival and New York Film Festival.[15]

Reception

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Accolades

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Award Date of ceremony Category Nominee(s) Result Ref.
AARP Movies for Grownups Awards January 10, 2026 Best Actress Jodie Foster Pending [16]
Lumière Awards 18 January 2026 Best Actress Pending [17]
Best Music Robin Rob Coudert Pending

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