
Malgré la nuit (2015)
Release Year: 2015
Alternative Title: Apesar da Noite, Nepaisant nakties, Despite the Night
Director: Philippe Grandrieux
Writer: Bertrand Schefer, John-Henry Butterworth, Philippe Grandrieux, Rebecca Zlotowski
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Story
Lenz returns to Paris after living in Northern England to investigate his mother Madeleine's mysterious disappearance. He enlists the help of his friend Louis. Along the way, Lenz meets Hélène, a German nurse married to Paul who struggles with the loss of her child and copes by hurting herself physically. He also encounters Léna, a singer who is Louis' girlfriend but has feelings for Lenz. Despite her advances, Lenz refuses her, causing jealousy.
Summary
Despite la nuit (2015) is a French film directed by Philippe Grandrieux, blending elements of drama, horror, and mystery. The narrative follows Lenz as he searches for his missing mother in Paris, where he encounters a range of complex characters dealing with their own personal struggles. The movie explores themes of loss, grief, and obsession through its non-linear storytelling and atmospheric cinematography.