Underplayed Gems

One Minute to Midnight (2026)

Directed by
Nicolas Pariser
Genre
drama film
Country
France
Elsewhere
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How it feels

A group of people in France navigate personal relationships and quiet moments of tension. The film follows their interactions as they deal with unspoken feelings and everyday decisions. It is set for release in late 2026.

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What happens

A Bit Before Midnight (French: Un peu avant minuit) is an upcoming French drama film written and directed by Nicolas Pariser. It stars Melvil Poupaud, Chiara Mastroianni, Golshifteh Farahani, and Léonie Simaga. The film will have its world premiere at the main competition of the 83rd Venice International Film Festival on 9 September 2026, where it will compete for the Golden Lion. It will be theatrically released in France by Pyramide Distribution on 25 November. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)

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