Non-Fiction
Non-Fiction

Non-Fiction

2018Movie107 minFrench

Alain, a successful Parisian publisher struggling to adapt to the digital revolution, has major doubts about the new manuscript of Léonard, one of his long-time authors — another work of auto-fiction recycling his love affair with a minor celebrity. Selena, Alain’s wife, a famous stage actress, is of the opposite opinion.

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IMDb6.3/10
Rotten Tomatoes83%
Metacritic72/100
Google Users72%
Director: Olivier AssayasGenres: Comedy, Drama

Plot Summary

A Parisian publisher is struggling to convince his famous writer client to keep writing. Meanwhile, his own marriage is falling apart as his wife suspects him of having an affair with his client.

Critical Reception

Olivier Assayas's "Non-Fiction" is a witty and charming comedy-drama that delves into the changing literary world and the complexities of modern relationships. The film was generally well-received by critics for its sharp dialogue, strong performances, and insightful observations on contemporary life.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its intelligent and humorous exploration of the publishing industry.
  • Appreciated for its sharp dialogue and insightful commentary on relationships.
  • Commended for the strong performances of its lead actors.

Google audience: Audiences found the film to be an intelligent and engaging look at the contemporary literary scene and the challenges of modern relationships, often highlighting its wit and charm.

Awards & Accolades

Nominated for the Golden Shell at the 2018 San Sebastián International Film Festival.

Fun Fact

The film's title, "Non-Fiction," plays on the idea of literary genres and the blurred lines between fiction and reality, mirroring the characters' own lives and relationships.

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CinemaSerf

CinemaSerf

This film starts off quite strongly with an interesting dialogue between the characters "Alain" (Guillaume Canet) and "Selena" (Juliette Binoche) on the future consumption of the written word - long/short form; digital, books, blogs etc - i...
SWITCH.

SWITCH.

It may be a film about rich people living rich people lives and doing rich people things (and, obviously, sleeping with each other's partners), but 'Non-Fiction' is a funny one with a lot of smart insights. - Jake Watt Read Jake's full ...