The Woman With The Cough

In a secluded coastal town, a reclusive writer, haunted by a mysterious illness manifesting as a persistent cough, becomes increasingly suspicious of her neighbors. As her condition worsens and her paranoia grows, she uncovers a dark secret that links her ailment to the town's unsettling past. She must race against time to expose the truth before her cough consumes her entirely.

The Woman With The Cough received mixed to positive reviews. Critics praised its atmospheric tension and Moreau's compelling performance, while some found the pacing uneven and the plot resolution somewhat predictable.

• Praised for its eerie atmosphere and strong lead performance.

• Criticized for a slow burn that doesn't fully pay off.

• Lauded for its psychological depth but questioned for plot conveniences.

Google audience: Audience reviews highlight the film's unsettling mood and the captivating performance by Isabelle Moreau. Some viewers found the mystery engaging, though a segment felt the ending was not entirely satisfying.

Nominated for Best Actress at the Lumière Awards (Isabelle Moreau).

The distinctive, unsettling sound of the titular cough was achieved using a combination of modified recordings of wind chimes and a distressed whale call.