Le Ravissement is a haunting psychological drama by Iris Kaltenbäck, featured at the 2023 Cannes Critics’ Week. This bold debut feature explores the fragile boundaries between truth and illusion, love and loneliness, through the unsettling journey of a woman searching for emotional connection.
Lydia, a dedicated but isolated midwife, is left adrift after a painful breakup. When her friend Salomé gives birth, Lydia impulsively tells those around her that she has had a child of her own. What begins as a simple lie slowly spirals into a web of deception that deeply impacts her relationships and identity.
With subtle, tightly controlled direction, Le Ravissement delves into the unease of living a lie, the unspoken weight of social expectations, and the invisible fractures beneath the surface. The film offers a poignant reflection on motherhood, womanhood, and the yearning to be seen and loved.
Carried by a powerful performance from Hafsia Herzi, Le Ravissement is a deeply intimate and unsettling story—an emotional descent into the desire for belonging and the lines we cross to find our place in the world.
Practical information:
⏰ Thursday, November 6, 2025 at 8:00 PM
👉🏼 Théâtre de Verdure, Alliance Française
💰 Free entrance
🔤 French with English subtitles