There are very few filmmakers working today that have earned the same level of acclaim as Hirokazu Kore-eda. The Japanese filmmaker is beloved by film fans for his incredible dramas, including his most recent award-winning feature, “Shoplifters.” Now, audiences are set to see his latest feature, “The Truth,” when it’s released later this week.
In honor of “The Truth” arriving Friday, we’re thrilled to offer our readers an exclusive clip from the film, showcasing just why Kore-eda’s newest work is well worth checking out this weekend. The film follows the story of a French mother and daughter who come together after the aging matriarch (who is also a movie star) publishes a memoir. Now, the adult daughter, along with her husband and child, join the mother during the book’s release for an emotional reunion.
Kore-eda’s new film stars Catherine Deneuve, Juliette Binoche, Ludivine Sagnier, and Ethan Hawke. “The Truth” marks the first film by the director that isn’t set in Japan and isn’t in Japanese. As mentioned, his previous project, “Shoplifters,” was one of the most acclaimed films of 2018, earning the coveted Palme d’Or at Cannes. He’s also directed films such as “After the Storm” and “Like Father, Like Son.”
“The Truth” arrives in select theaters and VOD on July 3. You can watch the exclusive clip from the film below.
Here’s the synopsis:
Legends of French cinema Catherine Deneuve and Juliette Binoche join masterful filmmaker Hirokazu Koreeda (Shoplifters, Still Walking) to paint a moving portrait of family dynamics in THE TRUTH. Fabienne (Catherine Deneuve) is an aging French movie star who, despite her momentary lapses in memory, remains a venerable force to be reckoned with. Upon the publication of her memoirs, her daughter Lumir (Juliette Binoche) returns to Paris from New York with her husband (Ethan Hawke) and their young daughter to commemorate its release. A sharp and funny battle of wits ensues between the mother-daughter duo, as Lumir takes issue with Fabienne’s rose-colored version of the past. Reflected cleverly by Fabienne’s latest role in a sci-fi drama, their strained relationship takes a poignant journey toward possible reconciliation. Charming, bold, and imbued with endless emotional insight, THE TRUTH offers a relatable look at human relationships, featuring exquisite performances from its all-star cast.