Our take
Jodie Foster investigates a patient's death in this Paris-set noir. Rated R 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. 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.
What we flagged
Scores are 0–5: 0 means none; 5 means the strongest we flagged in that category.
Details
Violence Brief violent beats in a talky thriller framework
Brief violent beats in a talky thriller framework
Language Strong sexual slang and f-word in adult dialogue
Strong sexual slang and f-word in adult dialogue
Sex / nudity Graphic nudity and sex scenes in psychiatric noir context
Graphic nudity and sex scenes in psychiatric noir context
Drugs / alcohol Wine with meals; drug references tied to patient backstory
Wine with meals; drug references tied to patient backstory
Frightening Suspense and obsession more than jump scares
Suspense and obsession more than jump scares
Self-harm / suicide Patient death by suicide launches the investigation
Patient death by suicide launches the investigation
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 No bullying found in this title
No bullying found in this title
Gore / death / weapons No gore found in this title
No gore found in this title
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 No grief found in this title
No grief found in this title
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?