Fabienne is a star; a star of French cinema. She reigns amongst men who love and admire her. When she publishes her memoirs, her daughter Lumir returns from New York to Paris with her husband and young child. The reunion between mother and daughter will quickly turn to confrontation: truths will be told, accounts settled, loves and resentments confessed.
A famous French actress Fabienne invites her daughter Lumir to her Paris home to announce her latest role in a play about her own life. However, Lumir is shocked to discover that the play distorts the truth of their past, leading to confrontations and a re-evaluation of their strained mother-daughter relationship. As Fabienne prepares for her final performance, secrets and resentments surface, forcing both women to confront their complicated history.
The Truth received generally positive reviews from critics, with many praising Kore-eda's delicate exploration of family dynamics, the nuanced performances of its lead actresses, and its blend of humor and melancholy. Some critics found the narrative a bit too understated or meandering, but overall, it was seen as a thoughtful and affecting drama.
Google audience: Audience reviews largely commended the film for its emotional depth and the stellar performances, particularly highlighting the complex relationship between the lead characters. Some viewers felt the film was perhaps too slow-paced or lacked a more impactful conclusion.
Premiered at the Venice Film Festival in 2019. Nominated for the Golden Lion.
The film marks the first time director Hirokazu Kore-eda has directed a film in a language other than Japanese.
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