Peter von Kant

Peter von Kant, a once-celebrated film director, now lives a solitary life with his anxious assistant. He is still obsessed with Karl, a young man who has long since left him. Peter begins a new relationship with Amir, a charismatic actor, and plans to cast him in his next film. His world is disrupted by the arrival of his daughter, his agent, and his elderly mother, all of whom bring their own dramas and demands.

Peter von Kant received mixed to positive reviews from critics. Many praised its bold stylistic choices and François Ozon's unique vision, while others found its deliberate pacing and thematic focus challenging. The performances, particularly Denis Ménochet's portrayal of the titular character, were generally well-received.

• Praised for its audacious and theatrical style.

• Denis Ménochet delivers a powerful and complex central performance.

• Some found the film's exploration of obsession and ego to be relentless and claustrophobic.

Google audience: Audiences generally found the film to be an interesting character study, appreciating its artistic direction and strong acting. However, some viewers felt the narrative was overly melodramatic and the film's atmosphere quite intense.

Nominated for the Golden Bear at the 72nd Berlin International Film Festival.

The film is a loose remake of Rainer Werner Fassbinder's 1972 film 'The Bitter Tears of Petra von Kant', but gender-swapped and set in the contemporary world of cinema.