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| A Second Life | |
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| Directed by | Laurent Slama |
| Written by | Laurent Slama; Thomas Keumurian |
| Produced by | Maxime Montagne; Laurent Slama |
| Starring | Agathe Rousselle; Alex Lawther; Suzy Bemba; Jonas Bachan |
| Cinematography | Laurent Slama |
| Edited by | Souliman Schelfout |
| Music by | Jean-Charles Bastion |
Running time | 77 minutes |
| Country | France |
| Languages | English; French |
A Second Life is a 2025 French drama film written and directed by Laurent Slama and starring Agathe Rousselle and Alex Lawther. It had its world premiere in the International Narrative Competition at the Tribeca Film Festival on 6 June 2025, and later screened in the Special Screenings section of the Karlovy Vary International Film Festival in July 2025.[1][2][3]
Plot
[edit]During the Olympic Games in Paris, Elisabeth, a hearing-impaired woman grappling with depression, manages short-term rentals while seeking respite from the city's chaos by removing her hearing aids. Her day shifts dramatically when she meets Elijah, a free-spirited Californian, and finds a rare connection amid the noise of the opening ceremony.[1][3]
Cast
[edit]- Agathe Rousselle as Elisabeth
- Alex Lawther as Elijah
- Suzy Bemba – supporting role
- Jonas Bachan – supporting role
Production
[edit]The film was largely shot on location in Paris during the 2024 Summer Olympics with a minimal crew. Slama aimed to capture the city's energy authentically and intimately.[4]
Release
[edit]The world premiere was held at the Tribeca Film Festival on 6 June 2025 in the International Narrative Competition.[1] The film later screened as a Special Screening at the 59th Karlovy Vary International Film Festival in July 2025.[2][3]
Reception
[edit]The Hollywood Reporter wrote that the film "avoids most of the clichés of your touristy Paris-set drama, all while using the genuine magic of the French capital," and praised Agathe Rousselle for carrying "a compellingly off-the-cuff Paris movie".[5]
Cineuropa described it as "a beautiful platonic encounter" during the Paris Olympics, lauding its sensory depiction of Elisabeth’s perspective.[2]
References
[edit]- ^ a b c "A Second Life". Tribeca Festival. Archived from the original on 11 August 2025. Retrieved 2 September 2025.
- ^ a b c Popp, Olivia (13 June 2025). "Review: A Second Life". Cineuropa. Archived from the original on 19 July 2025. Retrieved 2 September 2025.
- ^ a b c "A Second Life". Karlovy Vary International Film Festival. Archived from the original on 14 July 2025. Retrieved 2 September 2025.
- ^ "Interview with "A Second Life" Director, Laurent Slama at Tribeca 2025". Cinemasters. 10 June 2025. Retrieved 2 September 2025.
- ^ Felperin, Leslie (21 June 2025). "'A Second Life' Review: Agathe Rousselle, Star of Palme d'Or Winner 'Titane,' Carries a Compellingly Off-the-Cuff Paris Movie". The Hollywood Reporter. Archived from the original on 1 September 2025. Retrieved 2 September 2025.