The Accusation (2021)
The Farels are a power couple: Jean is a prominent French pundit and his wife Claire an essayist known for her radical feminism. Together they have a model son, Alexandre, who is a student at a prestigious American university. During a brief visit to Paris, Alexandre meets Mila, the daughter of his mother’s new partner, and invites her to a party. The next day, Mila files a complaint against Alexandre for rape, destroying family harmony and setting in motion an inextricable media-judicial machine that posits opposing truths.
Director: Yvan Attal
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 138 min
Release Date: December 1, 2021
Cast
- Ben Attal - Alexandre Farel
- Suzanne Jouannet - Mila Wizman
- Charlotte Gainsbourg - Claire Farel
- Mathieu Kassovitz - Prof. Adam Wizman
- Pierre Arditi - Jean Farel
- Audrey Dana - Valérie
- Benjamin Lavernhe - Maître Célerier
- Judith Chemla - L'avocate
- Réjane Kerdaffrec - Anne Collet, la Présidente
- Gérard Watkins - L'avocat général
Screenplay
- Karine Tuil (Novel)
- Yvan Attal (Screenplay)
- Yaël Langmann (Screenplay)
Music: Mathieu Lamboley
Cinematography: Rémy Chevrin
Editing: Albertine Lastera
Production: Curiosa Films, Films Sous Influence, France 2 Cinéma, Gaumont
Country: France
Language: Français
Original Language: fr
Keywords
based on novel or book, false accusations, rape accusation, innocent suspect, intimate
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Accusation about?
- The Farels are a power couple: Jean is a prominent French pundit and his wife Claire an essayist known for her radical feminism. Together they have a model son, Alexandre, who is a student at a prestigious American university. During a brief visit to Paris, Alexandre meets Mila, the daughter of his mother’s new partner, and invites her to a party. The next day, Mila files a complaint against Alexandre for rape, destroying family harmony and setting in motion an inextricable media-judicial machine that posits opposing truths.
- Who directed The Accusation?
- The Accusation was directed by Yvan Attal.
- Who stars in The Accusation?
- The Accusation stars Ben Attal, Suzanne Jouannet, Charlotte Gainsbourg, Mathieu Kassovitz, Pierre Arditi, Audrey Dana.
- How long is The Accusation?
- The Accusation has a runtime of 2h 18m (138 minutes).
- What genre is The Accusation?
- The Accusation is a Drama film.
- Where was The Accusation produced?
- The Accusation was produced in France.