The Accusation streaming
Original title: Les Choses humaines
2021 Movie France Drama, Crime 138 min FSK 12
By: Yvan Attal With: Mathieu Kassovitz, Audrey Dana, Charlotte Gainsbourg, Suzanne Jouannet, Benjamin Lavernhe
The Farels are a power couple: Jean is a prominent French pundit and his wife Claire an essayist known for her radical feminism. Together they have a model son, Alexandre, who is a student at a prestigious American university.During a brief visit to Paris, Alexandre meets Mila, the daughter of his mother’s new partner, and invites her to a party.The next day, Mila files a complaint against Alexandre for rape, destroying family harmony and setting in motion an inextricable media-judicial machine that posits opposing truths.
Festival Achievements
Venice International Film Festival 2021
Nominations:
out-competition
Mood
Dramatic
Intense
Serious
Tense
Thought-Provoking
Thoughtful
Cast & Crew
Yvan Attal
Karine Tuil
Yaël Langmann
Mathieu Kassovitz
Pierre Arditi
Audrey Dana
Benjamin Lavernhe
Ben Attal
Charlotte Gainsbourg
Suzanne Jouannet
Yvan Attal (Director)
Adaptation
Based On Novel
Literary Adaptation
Novel Adaptation
Budget
Mid-Budget
Cinematic Technique
Character-Driven
Courtroom Drama
Dialogue-Heavy
Documentary-Style
Handheld
Naturalistic
Realistic
Narrative Structure
Adaptation
Character-Driven
Character-Focused
Drama
Event-Driven
Family Conflict
Linear
Media Scrutiny
Pace
Contemplative
Deliberate
Dialogue-Driven
Measured
Slow-Paced
Style
Adaptation
Cinematic
Contemporary
Courtroom Drama
Dialogue-Driven
Realistic
Time-Period
2020S
Contemporary
Central Conflict
Accusation
Consent
Consent Debate
Family Breakdown
Family Crisis
Family Reputation
Family Rupture
Public Scandal
Rape Accusation
Rape Allegation
Characters
Accused Student
Daughter Of Partner
Family Members
Feminist Essayist
Lawyer
Lawyers
Model Son
Mother
Power Couple
Young Student
Ending
Ambiguous
Family Division
Family Tension
Media Trial
Open-Ended
Truth Contest
Historical Context
2010S-2020S
Contemporary
Contemporary Social Issues
Metoo Movement
Key Plot Points
Accusation
Complaint Filed
Family Breakdown
Family Crisis
Family Visit To Paris
Party Invitation
Trial
Plot
Courtroom Drama
Courtroom Trial
Family Breakdown
Family Conflict
Family Drama
Media Controversy
Rape Accusation
Setting
American University
Contemporary
Courtroom
Créteil Courthouse
Paris
Urban
Shooting Location
American University
Creteil
Créteil Courthouse
France
Paris
Theme
Consent
Family Breakdown
Family Dynamics
Family Honor
Feminism
Justice
Media Influence
Social Justice
Truth And Justice
Truth And Perception
Genre
Courtroom
Courtroom Drama
Drama
Social Commentary
Social Issues
Thriller
Audiences
Adults
Drama Enthusiasts
Fans Of Courtroom Dramas
Legal Drama Enthusiasts
Social Issue Viewers
Theater-Goers
Titles
Les Choses humaines
The Accusation
The Human Things
Awards
Goncourt Prize For High School Students
Interallied Prize
Interallié Prize
Box Office Success
1.3 Million Dollars
1.3 Million Usd
182,074 Admissions
French Box Office
Critical Reception
3.1/5 Allociné
86% Rotten Tomatoes
Positive Reviews
Festivals
Deauville American Film Festival
Venice Film Festival
Reception
Audience Ratings
Box Office
Critical Acclaim
Critical Reception
Festival Premiere
French Box Office
Production Countries
France
Usa
Release Year
2021
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