The Restless

2021 1h 57m FR

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6.8

SOLID

★6.8TMDB · 106

Drama

Synopsis

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Leila and Damien are deeply in love. Despite his bipolar disorder, he tries to pursue his life with her, knowing he may never be able to offer her what she desires.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Leïla Bekhti
Leïla
Damien Bonnard
Damien
Gabriel Merz Chammah
Amine
Patrick Descamps
Patrick
Jules Waringo
Jérôme
Alexandre Gavras
Serge
Joël Delsaut
André
Colette Kieffer
Colette

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Joachim Lafosse
Writers: Lou Du Pontavice, Pablo Guarise, Anne-Lise Morin
Languages: French
Countries: Belgium, France, Luxembourg

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ERA

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Released 5 years ago.

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WORLD

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International production across 3 countries: Belgium, France, Luxembourg.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Joachim Lafosse, shot by Jean-François Hensgens. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Original score by Ólafur Arnalds. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Marie-Hélène Dozo shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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CAST

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Leïla Bekhti and Damien Bonnard and Gabriel Merz Chammah carry the top of the cast.

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt11611486 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Joachim Lafosse directs. Jean-François Hensgens behind the camera. Ólafur Arnalds scores. Marie-Hélène Dozo cuts. Produced in Belgium, France, Luxembourg. Dialogue in French.

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Things worth knowing

1Released 5 years ago.
2International production across 3 countries: Belgium, France, Luxembourg.
3Directed by Joachim Lafosse, shot by Jean-François Hensgens. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
4Original score by Ólafur Arnalds. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
5Editor Marie-Hélène Dozo shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
6Leïla Bekhti and Damien Bonnard and Gabriel Merz Chammah carry the top of the cast.
7IMDB entry: tt11611486 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.