The Restless (2021)

Original title

Les Intranquilles

Directed by

Joachim Lafosse

Genre

drama film

Country

France, Belgium, Luxembourg

Runtime

1h 59m

Rated

14

Rating

6.8 of 10 from 103 voters

Elsewhere

IMDb

How it feels

A couple deals with the man's bipolar disorder. Their love is tested as they try to cope with his episodes and maintain their relationship.

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What happens

The Restless (French: Les Intranquilles) is a 2021 international co-production drama film directed by Joachim Lafosse, starring Leïla Bekhti and Damien Bonnard. It revolves around Damien and Leïla, a couple in love as they battle with his bipolar disorder. In June 2021, the film was selected to compete for the Palme d'Or at the 2021 Cannes Film Festival. At the 11th Magritte Awards, The Restless was nominated for six awards, including Best Film and Best Director for Lafosse. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)

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