Parallel Tales (2026)
In search of inspiration for her new novel, Sylvie spies on her neighbors in the building across the street using a telescope. When she hires young Adam to help her with her daily routine, she has no idea that he will turn her life and her work upside down, until the fiction she had imagined surpasses the reality of them all.
Director: Asghar Farhadi
Genre: Drama, Mystery, Thriller
Runtime: 140 min
Release Date: May 14, 2026
Cast
Screenplay
- Asghar Farhadi (Screenplay)
- Massoumeh Lahidji (Screenplay)
Cinematography: Guillaume Deffontaines
Editing: Hayedeh Safiyara, Hayedeh Safiyari
Production: Memento Films Production, Panache Productions, La Compagnie Cinématographique, Lucky Red, Anonymous Content
Country: France, Belgium, Italy, United States of America
Language: Français
Budget: $13M
Original Language: fr
More Films by Director: Asghar Farhadi
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Parallel Tales about?
- In search of inspiration for her new novel, Sylvie spies on her neighbors in the building across the street using a telescope. When she hires young Adam to help her with her daily routine, she has no idea that he will turn her life and her work upside down, until the fiction she had imagined surpasses the reality of them all.
- Who directed Parallel Tales?
- Parallel Tales was directed by Asghar Farhadi.
- Who stars in Parallel Tales?
- Parallel Tales stars Isabelle Huppert, Virginie Efira, Vincent Cassel, Pierre Niney, Catherine Deneuve, Adam Bessa.
- How long is Parallel Tales?
- Parallel Tales has a runtime of 2h 20m (140 minutes).
- What genre is Parallel Tales?
- Parallel Tales is a Drama, Mystery, Thriller film.
- What is the budget of Parallel Tales?
- Parallel Tales had a budget of $13M.
- Where was Parallel Tales produced?
- Parallel Tales was produced in France, Belgium, Italy, United States of America.