The Birthday Party
Histoires de la nuit
Synopsis
Thomas, Nora and their teenage daughter Ida live on remote marshland. Social contact is limited, as they only have one neighbour, Cristina, an Italian painter. As the two households plan a surprise birthday party for Nora, strange disturbances begin to occur and unease rolls over the marsh.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Sydney Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Léa Mysius
- Screenplay & Story
- Léa Mysius
- Original Score
- Florencia Di Concilio
- Original Title
- Histoires de la nuit
- Country of Origin
- France, Belgium
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 54m
- Production Studios
- F Comme Film, France 3 Cinéma, DIVISION, Beside Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Léa Mysius
Léa Mysius, Laurent Mauvignier
Florencia Di Concilio
Paul Guilhaume
Yorgos Lamprinos
Marie-Ange Luciani, Jean-Louis Livi
Department Leadership Roster
Léa Mysius
Director
Marie-Ange Luciani
Producer
Jean-Louis Livi
Producer
Léa Mysius
Screenplay
Florencia Di Concilio
Original Music Composer
Paul Guilhaume
Director of Photography
Esther Mysius
Production Design
Yorgos Lamprinos
Editor
Judith de Luze
Costume Design
Louis Bujeau
Stunt Coordinator
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Birthday Party.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Birthday Party
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What is The Birthday Party about?
Thomas, Nora and their teenage daughter Ida live on remote marshland. Social contact is limited, as they only have one neighbour, Cristina, an Italian painter. As the two households plan a surprise birthday party for Nora, strange disturbances begin to occur and unease rolls over the marsh.
Who directed The Birthday Party?
The Birthday Party was directed by Léa Mysius.
Who stars in The Birthday Party?
The principal cast of The Birthday Party includes Hafsia Herzi, Benoît Magimel, Bastien Bouillon, Monica Bellucci, Tawba El Gharchi.
When was The Birthday Party released and how long is it?
The Birthday Party was released in 2026 with a total runtime of 1h 54m.
Who composed the musical score for The Birthday Party?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Birthday Party was composed by Florencia Di Concilio.
Is The Birthday Party based on a book or true story?
The Birthday Party is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Laurent Mauvignier".