@celeste_writes
A patient, formally daring work — the cinematography lingers on empty rooms longer than most audiences will tolerate, but those who stay are rewarded with the most haunting final act of the year.
A German student, Stefan, now finished with his studies, hitchhikes to Paris. There he meets a free-spirited American girl, Estelle, who he follows to Ibiza. The two begin a sad and dark path into heroin addiction.
Quick Stats
6.3
TMDB Rating
84
Votes
1h 57m
Runtime
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Key Crew
DirectorBarbet Schroeder
WriterBarbet Schroeder
CinematographyNéstor Almendros
ComposerJack Jullian
EditorDenise de Casabianca
Production DesignNéstor Almendros
Produced by
Jet FilmsLes Films du Losange
Where to Watch
Streaming
Criterion ChannelSee more on TMDB → JustWatch
Critics & Reviews
3 featured@jhalberg
I walked in expecting another genre exercise and walked out feeling like I'd been eavesdropping on a confession. The lead performance is genuinely singular — a career-defining turn.
@priya_a
A few too many scenes feel borrowed from a better film, but the soundtrack and the production design carry the rest. Solid recommendation for fans of slow-burn European thrillers.
Cast
Mimsy Farmer
Estelle Miller
Klaus Grünberg
Stefan Brückner
Heinz Engelmann
Dr. Ernesto Wolf
M
Michel Chanderli
Charlie
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Henry Wolf
Henry
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Louise Wink
Cathy
Georges Montant
Seller (uncredited)
