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Cast
Ben Attal
as Alexandre Farel
Suzanne Jouannet
as Mila Wizman
Charlotte Gainsbourg
as Claire Farel
Mathieu Kassovitz
as Prof. Adam Wizman
Pierre Arditi
as Jean Farel
Audrey Dana
as Valérie
Benjamin Lavernhe
as Maître Célerier
Judith Chemla
as L'avocate
Réjane Kerdaffrec
as Anne Collet, la Présidente
Gérard Watkins
as L'avocat général
Movie Info & Details
Release Year2021
Runtime2h 18m
LanguageFrench
CertificationNR
GenresDrama
Votes191
DirectorYvan Attal
WritersYaël Langmann, Yvan Attal
TypeFeature Film
Rating7.1 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsThe Accusation
About The Accusation
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.
Directed by Yvan Attal, The Accusation leans on a strong ensemble — Ben Attal, Suzanne Jouannet, Charlotte Gainsbourg — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about drama titles of 2021.
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