The Truth

A famous French actress Fabienne is celebrating her birthday with her family. Her daughter Lumir, who lives in New York with her husband and son, has come to Paris to confront her mother. Lumir is furious about her mother's memoir, which she claims distorts the truth about their past. As mother and daughter navigate their complex relationship, Fabienne begins to prepare for her comeback role in a science-fiction film, which blurs the lines between reality and fiction.

Hirokazu Kore-eda's first film in French and English received generally positive reviews, particularly for its exploration of family dynamics, memory, and the acting profession. Critics often praised the performances of the lead actresses, Catherine Deneuve and Juliette Binoche, and the film's subtle humor and emotional depth. Some found the narrative slightly meandering, but overall it was seen as a thoughtful and engaging character study.

• A sensitive and often witty exploration of a mother-daughter relationship and the nature of truth.

• Deneuve and Binoche deliver powerful performances, creating a compelling dynamic.

• Kore-eda's signature observational style is evident, though some found the film less impactful than his previous works.

Google audience: Audiences generally appreciated the film's nuanced portrayal of family relationships and the performances of the lead actresses. Many viewers found the story to be moving and thought-provoking, though some wished for a more tightly-knit plot.

Screened at the 2019 Cannes Film Festival, where it competed for the Palme d'Or.

The film marked director Hirokazu Kore-eda's first production entirely outside of Japan and his first time directing in French.