Untitled Leos Carax Project

A mysterious man, Oscar, journeys through Paris in a limousine, transforming himself into different characters for a series of bizarre and often unsettling 'appointments'. From a wealthy businessman to a sewer-dwelling accordion player and a motion-capture performer, his day blurs the lines between reality and performance. Each persona brings him into contact with different facets of life and human experience. The film explores themes of identity, performance, and the nature of existence in a surreal and visually striking manner.

Holy Motors received widespread critical acclaim, lauded for its originality, audacious direction, and Denis Lavant's captivating performance. Critics praised its enigmatic narrative and thought-provoking exploration of cinematic and human identity. While some found it perplexing, the majority recognized it as a unique and significant work of art cinema.

• A visually inventive and thought-provoking exploration of performance and identity.
• Denis Lavant delivers a tour-de-force performance, embodying multiple, distinct characters.
• An enigmatic and challenging film that rewards patient viewing with its unique artistic vision.

Google audience: Google users generally appreciated the film's artistic ambition and unique storytelling, with many praising its originality and the lead actor's performance. Some found the surreal nature and lack of a clear narrative confusing, but the overall sentiment leans positive towards its boldness.

Nominated for the Palme d'Or at the 2012 Cannes Film Festival, and won Best Film at the Stockholm Film Festival.

The limousine used throughout the film, a white stretch limo, is often referred to as the 'White Whale' by the cast and crew and acts as a character in itself, a mobile stage for Oscar's transformations.