Film
When Autumn Falls (12A)
Dir. François Ozon, France, 2025, 104 mins. In French with English subtitles. Cast. Hélène Vincent, Josiane Balasko, Ludivine Sagnier.
Ever-inventive, French auteur François Ozon (8 Women, Potiche) returns with a twisty, bittersweet story about age, youth, and the art of breaking the rules. In a picturesque Burgundy village, Michelle is enjoying what looks like blissful rural retirement close to her old friend Marie-Claude, until their children make an appearance. At once character portrait and tense drama with a thriller tangent, this is one of Ozon’s more realist films – until it isn’t. Sly storytelling and Hélène Vincent’s terrific lead performance make this a richly relishable offering.
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Ever-inventive, French auteur François Ozon (8 Women, Potiche) returns with a twisty, bittersweet story about age, youth, and the art of breaking the rules. In a picturesque Burgundy village, Michelle is enjoying what looks like blissful rural retirement close to her old friend Marie-Claude, until their children make an appearance. At once character portrait and tense drama with a thriller tangent, this is one of Ozon’s more realist films – until it isn’t. Sly storytelling and Hélène Vincent’s terrific lead performance make this a richly relishable offering.
For detailed information about the film's age rating and content notices, you can visit the BBFC website and search the film title, then scroll down to the “Content Advice” section: www.bbfc.co.uk
