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In this Paris-set noir, Jodie Foster investigates a patient's death. Rated M for sexual content, graphic nudity, language and brief violence. Reviews note full-frontal nudity, strong profanity, wine drinking and suicide themes. Irish regulators also flag drug references. An arthouse mystery for mature viewers.
Uplifting themes
Curiosity and seeking truth amid moral ambiguity
Story (may spoil tone)
When renowned psychiatrist Lilian Steiner learns of the sudden death of a patient, she suspects murder. She mounts a private investigation, enlisting an odd assortment of quirky characters.
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Violence Bloody shooting, stalking and burglary feature in this talky thriller
Bloody shooting, stalking and burglary feature in this talky thriller
Language Strong sexual slang and f-word use in adult dialogue
Strong sexual slang and f-word use in adult dialogue
Sex / nudity Graphic nudity and sex scenes appear in a psychiatric noir context
Graphic nudity and sex scenes appear in a psychiatric noir context
Drugs / alcohol Wine and smoking, drunk-driving talk and a fatal OD
Wine and smoking, drunk-driving talk and a fatal OD
Frightening Suspense and obsession outweigh jump scares
Suspense and obsession outweigh jump scares
Self-harm / suicide A patient's death by suicide launches the investigation. Method detail…
A patient's death by suicide launches the investigation. Method detail stays limited on the public page
Sexual violence No sexual violence found in this title
No sexual violence found in this title
Child peril / abuse No child peril found in this title
No child peril found in this title
Bullying / discrimination Themes of social prejudice and outsider mistreatment appear
Themes of social prejudice and outsider mistreatment appear
Gore / death / weapons Bloody shooting aftermath, without horror gore
Bloody shooting aftermath, without horror gore
Dangerous behaviour No dangerous behavior found in this title
No dangerous behavior found in this title
Eating disorders / body image No eating found in this title
No eating found in this title
Mental health Therapy boundaries, grief and professional obsession
Therapy boundaries, grief and professional obsession
Gambling No gambling found in this title
No gambling found in this title
Grief / bereavement Grief after the patient's death drives the investigation
Grief after the patient's death drives the investigation
Flashing lights We have not confirmed whether this version contains flashing lights.
We have not confirmed whether this version contains flashing lights.
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Talk after watching
- Suicide and patient death trigger the mystery. Be ready for heavy themes.
- French noir mixes camp and suspense. How does tone affect discomfort?
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