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A Private Life
MysteryCrimeDrama2.8
The renowned psychiatrist Lilian Steiner mounts a private investigation into the death of one of her patients, whom she is convinced has been murdered.The renowned psychiatrist Lilian Steiner mounts a private investigation into the death of one of her patients, whom she is convinced has been murdered.
September 27, 2025 · Directed by Rebecca Zlotowski
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Runtime1h 48m
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Jodie Foster
Lilian Steiner
Daniel Auteuil
Gabriel Haddad
Virginie Efira
Paula Cohen-Solal
Mathieu Amalric
Simon Cohen-Solal
Vincent Lacoste
Julien Haddad-Park
Luàna Bajrami
Valérie Cohen-Solal
Noam Morgensztern
Pierre Hallant, smoking patient
Sophie Guillemin
Jessica Grangé, hypnotist
Frederick Wiseman
Dr. Goldstein
Aurore Clément
Perle Friedman
Irène Jacob
Vera
Park Ji-min
Vanessa Park
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