The Birthday Party (2026)
Thomas, Nora and their teenage daughter Ida live on remote marshland. Social contact is limited, as they only have one neighbour, Cristina, an Italian painter. As the two households plan a surprise birthday party for Nora, strange disturbances begin to occur and unease rolls over the marsh.
Director: Léa Mysius
Genre: Thriller
Runtime: 114 min
Release Date: September 16, 2026
Cast
- Hafsia Herzi - Nora
- Benoît Magimel
- Monica Bellucci - Cristina
- Bastien Bouillon - Bergogne
- Paul Hamy
- Alane Delahaye
- Tawba El Gharchi - Ida
Screenplay
- Laurent Mauvignier (Novel)
- Léa Mysius (Screenplay)
Music: Florencia Di Concilio
Cinematography: Paul Guilhaume
Production: Les Films de Pierre, F Comme Film, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes Cinéma, France 3 Cinéma, Beside Productions
Country: France, Belgium
Language: Français
Original Language: fr
More Films by Director: Léa Mysius
More Films in Genre: Thriller
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Birthday Party about?
- Thomas, Nora and their teenage daughter Ida live on remote marshland. Social contact is limited, as they only have one neighbour, Cristina, an Italian painter. As the two households plan a surprise birthday party for Nora, strange disturbances begin to occur and unease rolls over the marsh.
- Who directed The Birthday Party?
- The Birthday Party was directed by Léa Mysius.
- Who stars in The Birthday Party?
- The Birthday Party stars Hafsia Herzi, Benoît Magimel, Monica Bellucci, Bastien Bouillon, Paul Hamy, Alane Delahaye.
- How long is The Birthday Party?
- The Birthday Party has a runtime of 1h 54m (114 minutes).
- What genre is The Birthday Party?
- The Birthday Party is a Thriller film.
- Where was The Birthday Party produced?
- The Birthday Party was produced in France, Belgium.