Introduction

Sibyl is a 2019 French comedy-drama film directed by Justine Triet and starring Virginie Efira, Adèle Exarchopoulos and Gaspard Ulliel.

A jaded psychotherapist returns to her first passion of becoming a writer.

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Outline

Sibyl is a psychotherapist who returns to her first passion: writing. Her newest patient, Margot, is a troubled up-and-coming actress, who proves to be too tempting a source of inspiration. Fascinated almost to the point of obsession, Sibyl becomes more and more involved in Margot’s tumultuous life.

Cast

• Virginie Efira as Sybil.
• Adèle Exarchopoulos as Margot Vasilis.
• Gaspard Ulliel as Igor Maleski.
• Sandra Hüller as Mikaela “Mika” Sanders.
• Laure Calamy as Édith.
• Niels Schneider as Gabriel.
• Paul Hamy as Étienne.

Production

Filming took place in Paris, in studios located in Lyon and on the Italian island of Stromboli.

Release

Sibyl received mixed reviews from critics.

Trivia

• It was selected to compete for the Palme d’Or at the 2019 Cannes Film Festival.

Production & Filming Details

• Director(s): Justine Triet.
• Producer(s): David Thion and Philippe Martin.
• Writer(s): Justine Triet and Arthur Harari.
• Music:
• Cinematography: Simon Beaufils.
• Editor(s): Laurent Senechal.
• Production: Les Films Pelleas and Scope Films.
• Distributor(s): Le Pacte.
• Release Date: 24 May 2019 (Cannes International Film Festival).
• Running Time: 100 minutes.
• Rating: Unknown.
• Country: France and Belgium.
• Language: French and English (subtitles).

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