The Second Act

2024 · 80 min · FR · 6.1 (325 votes)

Dir. Quentin Dupieux · Starring Léa Seydoux, Vincent Lindon, Louis Garrel, Raphaël Quenard, Manuel Guillot, Françoise Gazio

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Florence wants to introduce David, the man she’s madly in love with, to her father Guillaume. But David isn’t attracted to Florence and wants to throw her into the arms of his friend Willy. The four characters meet in a restaurant in the middle of nowhere.

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This film feels like a cleverly constructed, self-aware play, blending sharp wit with moments of genuine awkwardness. It's a playful exploration of identity, desire, and the artifice of performance, unfolding with a steady, dialogue-driven rhythm. Expect a meta-cinematic experience that's both audacious and thought-provoking, perfect for a lively discussion.

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