Forsaken

2026 · 100 min · FR · 7.6 (69 votes)

Dir. Vincent Garenq · Starring Antoine Reinartz, Emmanuelle Bercot, Nedjim Bouizzoul, Emma Boumali, Azize Kabouche, Marie-Sohna Condé · Music Nicolas Errèra

Drama

Everyone knows the name of Samuel Paty, but few people really know his story. On October 16, 2020, Samuel Paty, professor of History-Geography, was murdered at the end of his college. In the light of investigations and trials, this film looks back on his last eleven days, and the gear that led to his tragic death.

VIBE

This is a somber, slow-burn descent into an unsettling, real-life tragedy. It evokes a palpable sense of dread as it meticulously chronicles the escalating tensions, forcing a reflection on the fragile nature of societal harmony and the devastating impact of extremism. The experience is profoundly sobering.

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