Saved events

A Private Life (15)

— ,Cinemas

A Hitchcockian thriller in French, Jodie Foster stars as an American psychoanalyst in Paris who has taken it upon herself to investigate her client's death.

After learning about the suicide of a patient, psychoanalyst Lilian Steiner (Foster) suspects foul play.

Determined to uncover the truth, Lilian takes matters into her own hands and, with help from her ex-husband (Daniel Auteuil), becomes an unlikely sleuth in an increasingly delirious whodunnit. 

Drawing on Alfred Hitchcock and Brian De Palma at their most playful, French filmmaker Rebecca Zlotowski approaches this mystery-caper with genuine thrills and a joyful dose of dark humour.

Tagged with: Cinema Magic Mondays New releases

The British Board of Film Classification (BBFC) provides guidance to audiences, to help them choose what’s right for them and avoid what’s not. For guidance, please click here and type the film title into the search bar. 

Film information
  • Release year   2026
  • Country of origin   France
  • Director   Rebecca Zlotowski
  • Runtime   1hr 45mins

Cinemas

Location
Barbican Cinema 1 is located within the main Barbican building on Level -2. Head to Level G and walk towards the Lakeside Terrace where you’ll find stairs and lifts to take you down to the venue floor.   

Address
Barbican Centre
Silk Street, London
EC2Y 8DS

Public transport
The Barbican is widely accessible by bus, tube, train and by foot or bicycle. Plan your journey and find more route information in ‘Your Visit’ or book your car parking space in advance.