A Private Life
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| French | Vie privée |
| Directed by | Rebecca Zlotowski |
| Screenplay by | Rebecca Zlotowski Anne Berest Gaëlle Macé |
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| Cinematography | George Lechaptois |
| Edited by | Géraldine Mangenot |
| Music by | Robin Rob Coudert |
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| Distributed by | Ad Vitam[1] |
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Running time | 103 minutes[2] |
| Country | France |
| Language | French |
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. The film received positive reviews from critics with particular praise for Foster's performance, which earned her nominations for the César Award, and Lumière Award for Best Actress, becoming the first American to receive nominations in these categories in respective ceremonies.
Cast
- Jodie Foster as Lilian Steiner[4]
- Daniel Auteuil as Gabriel Haddad
- Virginie Efira as Paula Cohen-Solal
- Mathieu Amalric as Simon Cohen-Solal
- Vincent Lacoste as Julien Haddad-Park
- Luana Bajrami as Valérie Cohen-Solal
Production
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
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
Accolades
| Award | Date of ceremony | Category | Nominee(s) | Result | Ref. |
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| 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 |
References
- ^ a b Goodfellow, Melanie (16 February 2025). "Jodie Foster 'Vie Privée' First Look Unveiled As Murder Mystery Sells Out In Europe For Goodfellas Amid Flurry Of Deals – EFM". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 16 February 2025.
- ^ "A Private Life (15)". British Board of Film Classification. 6 October 2025. Retrieved 6 October 2025.
- ^ "The films of the Official Selection 2025". Festival de Cannes. 10 April 2025. Retrieved 10 April 2025.
- ^ "VIE PRIVÉE (A PRIVATE LIFE )". Festival de Cannes. Retrieved 7 May 2025.
- ^ Keslassy, Elsa (11 October 2024). "Jodie Foster to Star in Rebecca Zlotowski's Next Film (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved 16 February 2025.
- ^ Lemercier, Fabien (21 November 2024). "Final clapperboard about to slam for Rebecca Zlotowski's Vie privée". Cineuropa. Retrieved 17 February 2025.
- ^ Keslassy, Elsa; Shafer, Ellise (10 April 2025). "Cannes Film Festival Unveils 2025 Lineup". Variety. Retrieved 10 April 2025.
- ^ "The Screenings Guide of the 78th Festival de Cannes". Festival de Cannes. 8 May 2025. Retrieved 8 May 2025.
- ^ "Jodie Foster-Starring 'Vie Privée' Debuts With 10-Minute Ovation In Cannes". MSN. 20 May 2025.
- ^ "'Vie Privée' Review: A Remarkable Jodie Foster Is Trying To Solve A Mystery, And She's Doing It Completely In French – Cannes Film Festival". Deadline. 20 May 2025.
- ^ "A Private Life". Norwegian International Film Festival. 31 July 2025. Retrieved 3 August 2025.
- ^ "A Private Life". TIFF. Retrieved 12 August 2025.
- ^ "VIE PRIVÉE". Ad Vitam (in French). Retrieved 12 August 2025.
- ^ "The announcements made at the Berlinale's EFM". Cineuropa. 18 February 2025.
- ^ "Sony Pictures Classics to Release Rebecca Zlotowski's 'A Private Life' Starring Jodie Foster, on January 16, 2026". Sony Pictures. Retrieved 3 October 2025.
- ^ Hammond, Pete (19 November 2025). "'One Battle After Another', 'Hamnet', 'A House Of Dynamite' Among AARP's Movies For Grownups Best Picture Nominees". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 20 November 2025.
- ^ Goodfellow, Melanie (12 December 2025). "Lumière Awards: François Ozon's 'The Stranger' Leads Nominations; Jodie Foster Up For Best Actress & Natalie Portman Animation Also In Running". Deadline. Retrieved 12 December 2025.