"Georges" (Daniel Auteuil) and "Anne" (Juliette Binoche) appear to be a well-adjusted married couple. Both employed in publishing—he hosts a television review program—their teenage son, "Pierrot" (Lester Makedonsky), seems detached from their careers and social circle. The atmosphere shifts considerably when "Georges" begins receiving anonymous VHS tapes, intensifying the pressures on the family. Initially, these recordings seem to simply observe their home, but they steadily become more intrusive. Local police are unable to intervene, and neighbors report nothing unusual. A possible lead leads him to "Majid" (Maurice Bénichou), who lives with his adult son (Walid Afkir). It turns out that "Georges'" family has a connection to this man; in fact, he’s practically an half-brother. Following a direct discussion, he insists he isn't involved in sending the threatening packages. When "Pierrot" unexpectedly spends the night at a friend's house, his parents become increasingly anxious, suggesting that whoever is trying to destroy their lives might have succeeded. From early on, Auteuil delivers a strong performance as a man nearing a breaking point. His mounting frustration works well against Binoche’s restrained but impactful portrayal of a wife largely ignorant of the pieces of her husband's family history as they surface. When tragedy occurs—which felt inevitable—the suspense heightens; however, will we ever learn who is doing what and why? The film's backstory feels just as significant as the current events, though that information isn’t revealed as smoothly as I would have preferred. We aren’t provided with much to go on, and when details are offered, they almost feel like explanations designed to support the unfolding plot rather than organically revealing it. Despite this, it remains a fairly tightly directed and paced film that is worth seeing.

On September 22, 2026
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