A Second Life
Synopsis
July 26, 2024 — the day of the Olympic Games Opening Ceremony. Elisabeth, a hearing impaired young woman, is torn between depression and the pressure of managing short-term rentals in a hectic Paris. The arrival of Elijah, a radiant and carefree Californian, disrupts her fragile balance.
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Agathe Rousselle
Elisabeth
Alex Lawther
Elijah
Suzy Bemba
Jonas Bachan
Chad
Jewerl Ross
Steve
Elise Tilloloy
Jane
François de Brauer
Marc, le gérant de la conciergerie
Inès Melab
Grégoire Isvarine
Xiaoxing Cheng
Le touriste chinois
Zoé Besmond de Senneville
L'audio-prothésiste
Gabriel Tur
Rose Paynel
Zachary Lebourg
Léo Poulet
(as Léo Poulet-Rimbaud)
Manon Jacquemin
Elie Salleron
Shonali Maitra
Release History & Theatrical Window
Karlovy Vary International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Laurent Slama
- Screenplay & Story
- Laurent Slama
- Original Score
- Jean-Charles Bastion
- Original Title
- A Second Life
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 17m
- Production Studios
- 21juin Cinéma, RnB! Films, Loulou Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Laurent Slama
Laurent Slama, Thomas Keumurian
Jean-Charles Bastion
Laurent Slama
Souliman Schelfout
Maxime Montagne, Laurent Slama
Department Leadership Roster
Laurent Slama
Director
Laurent Slama
Screenplay
Maxime Montagne
Producer
Laurent Slama
Producer
Laurent Slama
Director of Photography
Thomas Keumurian
Writer
Souliman Schelfout
Editor
Jean-Charles Bastion
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Self-harm • Language
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Frequently Asked Questions About A Second Life
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What is A Second Life about?
July 26, 2024 — the day of the Olympic Games Opening Ceremony. Elisabeth, a hearing impaired young woman, is torn between depression and the pressure of managing short-term rentals in a hectic Paris. The arrival of Elijah, a radiant and carefree Californian, disrupts her fragile balance.
Who directed A Second Life?
A Second Life was directed by Laurent Slama.
Who stars in A Second Life?
The principal cast of A Second Life includes Agathe Rousselle, Alex Lawther, Suzy Bemba, Jonas Bachan, Jewerl Ross.
When was A Second Life released and how long is it?
A Second Life was released in 2026 with a total runtime of 1h 17m.
Who composed the musical score for A Second Life?
The original motion picture soundtrack for A Second Life was composed by Jean-Charles Bastion.
What is the age rating and content advisory for A Second Life?
A Second Life holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.).