The Accusation
Les Choses humaines
Synopsis
The Farels are a power couple: Jean is a prominent French pundit and his wife Claire an essayist known for her radical feminism. Together they have a model son, Alexandre, who is a student at a prestigious American university. During a brief visit to Paris, Alexandre meets Mila, the daughter of his mother’s new partner, and invites her to a party. The next day, Mila files a complaint against Alexandre for rape, destroying family harmony and setting in motion an inextricable media-judicial machine that posits opposing truths.
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Ben Attal
Alexandre Farel
Suzanne Jouannet
Mila Wizman
Charlotte Gainsbourg
Claire Farel
Mathieu Kassovitz
Prof. Adam Wizman
Pierre Arditi
Jean Farel
Audrey Dana
Valérie
Benjamin Lavernhe
Maître Célerier
Judith Chemla
L'avocate
Réjane Kerdaffrec
Anne Collet, la Présidente
Gérard Watkins
L'avocat général
Franz Lang
Maître Rozenberg
Camille Razat
Quitterie
Anne Bouvier
Ballard
Sarah Chaumette
Jacqueline
Marcel Gitard
Le jeune collaborateur de Jean
Emmanuelle Lepoutre
L'assistante de Jean
Laëtitia Eïdo
Yasmina Vasseur
Julie Fournier
Florence Laplace
Release History & Theatrical Window
Venice Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
April 6, 2022
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Yvan Attal
- Screenplay & Story
- Yvan Attal, Yaël Langmann
- Original Score
- Mathieu Lamboley
- Original Title
- Les Choses humaines
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 2h 18m
- Production Studios
- Curiosa Films, Films Sous Influence, France 2 Cinéma, Gaumont
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Yvan Attal
Yvan Attal, Yaël Langmann, Karine Tuil
Mathieu Lamboley
Rémy Chevrin
Albertine Lastera
Christine de Jekel, Olivier Delbosc, Yvan Attal
Department Leadership Roster
Yvan Attal
Screenplay
Rémy Chevrin
Director of Photography
Samuel Deshors
Production Design
Yaël Langmann
Screenplay
Albertine Lastera
Editor
Mathieu Lamboley
Original Music Composer
Olivier Delbosc
Producer
Yvan Attal
Producer
Yvan Attal
Director
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.
Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Accusation
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What is The Accusation about?
The Farels are a power couple: Jean is a prominent French pundit and his wife Claire an essayist known for her radical feminism. Together they have a model son, Alexandre, who is a student at a prestigious American university. During a brief visit to Paris, Alexandre meets Mila, the daughter of his mother’s new partner, and invites her to a party. The next day, Mila files a complaint against Alexandre for rape, destroying family harmony and setting in motion an inextricable media-judicial machine that posits opposing truths.
Who directed The Accusation?
The Accusation was directed by Yvan Attal.
Who stars in The Accusation?
The principal cast of The Accusation includes Ben Attal, Suzanne Jouannet, Charlotte Gainsbourg, Mathieu Kassovitz, Pierre Arditi.
When was The Accusation released and how long is it?
The Accusation was released in 2021 with a total runtime of 2h 18m.
Who composed the musical score for The Accusation?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Accusation was composed by Mathieu Lamboley.
Is The Accusation based on a book or true story?
The Accusation is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Karine Tuil".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Accusation?
The Accusation holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: 12 (Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.).