The Unknown
L’inconnue
Synopsis
David Zimmerman, almost 40, is a photographer but no one knows it. When friends drag him to a wild party, he spots a woman in the crowd and can’t take his eyes off her, he follows her… A few hours later, David wakes up: he’s in the body of the unknown woman.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Official Teaser Trailer [Subtitled]Official
Type: Trailer • Published 2026-09-04
Top Cast
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Léa Seydoux
Eva Helsinger / David Zimmerman
Niels Schneider
David Zimmerman / Malia
Valérie Dréville
Gabi Zimmerman
Lilith Grasmug
Malia
Radu Jude
Malia's Father
Shanti Masud
Alice
Jonathan Turnbull
Chris Caro
Victoire du Bois
Sophie Caro
Alexandre Hubert
Figurant
Guillermo Moncayo
Beto
Anne Rotger
Psychologue
Gilles Esposito
Homme de la rue
Naama Preis
Galeriste
Franco Lolli
Fêtard balcon
Yann Frisch
Chanteur fête
Julie Sokolowski
Fille de la fin de soirée
Alexandre Pallu
Photographe réception
Christine Vézinet
Liliane Khan-Löwy
Release History & Theatrical Window
Golden Apricot Yerevan International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Arthur Harari
- Screenplay & Story
- Arthur Harari, Vincent Poymiro, Lucas Harari
- Original Score
- Andrea Poggio
- Original Title
- L’inconnue
- Country of Origin
- France, Italy
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 2h 20m
- Production Studios
- Bathysphere Productions, Pathé, France 2 Cinéma, To Be Continued, Ascent Film, RAI Cinema, Logical Content Ventures, Adler Entertainment
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Arthur Harari
Arthur Harari, Vincent Poymiro, Lucas Harari
Andrea Poggio
Tom Harari
Laurent Sénéchal
Nicolas Anthomé, Lionel Guedj
Department Leadership Roster
Arthur Harari
Writer
Arthur Harari
Director
Nicolas Anthomé
Producer
Vincent Poymiro
Writer
Lionel Guedj
Producer
Tom Harari
Director of Photography
Laurent Sénéchal
Editor
Isabelle Pannetier
Costume Design
Lucas Harari
Writer
Andrea Poggio
Original Music Composer
Emmanuelle Duplay
Production Design
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Unknown
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What is The Unknown about?
David Zimmerman, almost 40, is a photographer but no one knows it. When friends drag him to a wild party, he spots a woman in the crowd and can’t take his eyes off her, he follows her… A few hours later, David wakes up: he’s in the body of the unknown woman.
Who directed The Unknown?
The Unknown was directed by Arthur Harari.
Who stars in The Unknown?
The principal cast of The Unknown includes Léa Seydoux, Niels Schneider, Valérie Dréville, Lilith Grasmug, Radu Jude.
When was The Unknown released and how long is it?
The Unknown was released in 2026 with a total runtime of 2h 20m.
Who composed the musical score for The Unknown?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Unknown was composed by Andrea Poggio.
Is The Unknown based on a book or true story?
The Unknown is adapted from the following source material: Graphic Novel: "Arthur Harari", Graphic Novel: "Lucas Harari".