@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.
It's the Heart That Dies Last
At 47, Julien is an eternal misfit with no real job. But now that he has published an autobiography recounting his childhood memories, a complicated relationship with his mother and troubling family secrets, success is knocking on his door. Julien and his mother have cut ties a long time ago and she doesn't know about the book. Living a sad and miserable life in a retirement home, she renews contact with her son to make up for lost time. But is that all there is to it?
Quick Stats
6.8
TMDB Rating
6
Votes
1h 43m
Runtime
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Budget
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Key Crew
DirectorAlexis Durand-Brault
WriterRobert Lalonde
CinematographyJérôme Sabourin
ComposerCœur de Pirate
EditorLouis-Philippe Rathé
Production DesignAndré Guimond
Produced by
Forum Films
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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
Gabriel Sabourin
Julien
Denise Filiatrault
Mme Lapierre
Paul Doucet
Henri
Sophie Lorain
Mme Lapierre (1979)
Céline Bonnier
Catherine
Isabelle Blais
Martine
Isabelle Vincent
Tante Pierrette (jeune)
Geneviève Rioux
Marie-Ève
Nathalie Cavezzali
Infirmière
C
Christopher Martineau Séguin
Julien (jeune)
Monique Mercure
Tante Pierrette
Rachel Graton
Attachée de presse
Karelle Tremblay
Marie-Ève (jeune)
G
Gabriel Doucet
Henri (jeune)
Robert Lalonde
Barman hôtel
