Rebecca Zlotowski first caught our attention with her fifth feature, OTHER PEOPLE’S CHILDREN, which was released in the U.S. in 2023. So we were especially excited to screen her follow-up: A PRIVATE LIFE — a sleek, stylish French-language film that’s as entertaining as it is unexpectedly moving.
The film boasts a stellar cast led by Oscar-winner Jodie Foster and César-winner Daniel Auteuil, making it one of the most exciting cast-and-director pairings of the year.
In A PRIVATE LIFE, Foster plays a tightly wound psychiatrist whose carefully ordered world begins to unravel when one of her patients dies under mysterious circumstances. Blending mystery, romance, and comedy, it’s the kind of genre cocktail that shouldn’t work — but somehow does… and beautifully.
The result is a gripping, emotionally intelligent thriller with a real pulse, anchored by one of Foster’s most nuanced performances in years.
While this isn’t Foster’s first time acting in French, it may be her most accomplished — and the role has already made history, with Foster becoming the first American ever nominated for a César in an acting category.
To learn more about how the film came to be, we spent time with filmmaker Rebecca Zlotowski, and we’re thrilled to share that conversation with you.
Listen now to our episode on A PRIVATE LIFE with Rebecca Zlotowski — on INSIDE THE ARTHOUSE, starting now.
