The Birthday Party (2026)
Set in a hamlet in rural France, the story follows a man and his wife, their daughter and an artist neighbor. As the man plans a surprise for his wife’s birthday, inexplicable happenings begin to disrupt the hamlet’s quiet existence before turning into a nightmarish chain of events when night falls.
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
Box Office: $114
Original Language: fr
More Films by Director: Léa Mysius
More Films in Genre: Thriller
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Birthday Party about?
- Set in a hamlet in rural France, the story follows a man and his wife, their daughter and an artist neighbor. As the man plans a surprise for his wife’s birthday, inexplicable happenings begin to disrupt the hamlet’s quiet existence before turning into a nightmarish chain of events when night falls.
- 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.
- How much did The Birthday Party gross?
- The Birthday Party grossed $114 worldwide.
- Where was The Birthday Party produced?
- The Birthday Party was produced in France, Belgium.