Palace Films’ next release, WHO YOU THINK I AM, will open in cinemas nationally on August 1, 2019

FILM DETAILS

Director: Safy Nebbou

Cast: Juliette Binoche, Nicole Garcia, François Civil

Rating: MA15+

Run-time: 102 mins

Claire (Juliette Binoche), a university lecturer and mother of two teenage boys, is contending with the approach of middle age and remains stung by the betrayal of her ex-husband, who is building a new life with someone else. Claire has a new lover too, but is under no illusions as to his fidelity. Out of a mix of petulance and curiosity, she impulsively creates a fake Facebook profile in which to keep an eye on him: she’s ‘Clara’, vivacious, blonde… and 24 years old. He doesn’t take the bait, but his close friend (François Civil) does, and their online connection soon becomes flirtatious.

Titillated by the opportunity of being “young again”, Claire’s deceptions lead both of her identities into increasingly dangerous territory. Part psychological drama, part thriller, this remarkable film based on the novel by Camille Laurens explores contemporary issues with sensitivity and intelligence and shows Binoche at her phenomenal best.