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With the visceral sensation and emotional intensity of the genre-defying Alpha, her follow-up to 2021 Palme d’Or winner Titane, Julia Ducournau cements her reputation as a singular and daring auteur.Showcasing her flair for evocative compositions and striking imagery, this captivating and impactful exploration of the binds of love and trauma was the winner of Best Cinematography at this year’s Cannes Film Festival.
Alpha (Mélissa Boros), a troubled 13-year-old lives with her single mother (Golshifteh Farahani). Their world collapses the day she returns from school with a tattoo on her arm. Blending coming-of-age story, melodrama and Ducournau’s trademark body horror, Alpha features a trio of mesmerising central performances including Tahir Rahim as Alpha’s uncle Amin and with supporting cast including Emma Mackey and Finnegan Oldfield.
Julia Ducournau | France. Belgium | 2025 | 128 mins | Subtitled | 15
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