A movie called “After the Hunt” suggests there's some kind of pursuit happening, either literal or figurative. But after seeing Luca Guadagnino’s newest film, it wasn't clear what exactly was being sought—most likely, a plot. The narrative is so dense, overly intellectualized, and unfocused, with numerous wandering and disconnected storylines, that it's difficult to understand what the director and screenwriter Nora …

I initially figured this might resemble “Tár” (2023), given its setting among academics and the premise of a student making an unsupported claim against a professor—you know how these things can go. However, that didn't pan out, as it seems determined to sidestep any real exploration of the intriguing issues it brings up. The well-regarded professor “Alma” (Julia Roberts) is pursuing tenure, has an unusual arrangemen…