Les fantômes d'Ismaël

Widowed filmmaker Ismael is currently in the middle of creating his new film about an atypical diplomat, inspired by his brother. He recently started a new life with his girlfriend Silvia, suffering from the loss of his wife for 20 years. Ismael is already almost sure that Carlotta is dead, but one day Silvia meets her. And this is not a ghost, but a living person. But does Ismael need her now, because he left the past and is completely happy with Sylvia. A man must decide who he loves more and what he should do in this unusual situation. Read more The director and screenwriter of the film is Arnaud Depleschen, who was nominated 6 times for awards at the Cannes Film Festival. He is known for the projects "As I Discussed... (My Sex Life)" (1996), "A Christmas Story" (2008), "Jimmy Picard" (2013). The main roles in the film were performed by: Mathieu Amalric ("Spacesuit and Butterfly", "The Mouse of D'Aubert" (both 2007), "Enemy of the State No. 1: Legend" (2008)), Charlotte Gainsbourg ("Jane Eyre" (1996), "21 Grams" (2003), "The Science of Sleep" (2006)), Marion Cotillard ("Life in Pink Light" (2007, "Oscar" for "Best Actress"), "Inception" (2010), "The Dark Knight Rises" (2012)). The premiere of the film took place on May 17, 2017 at the Cannes Film Festival, France. Film critics of the website https://www.rottentomatoes.com gave the film 60% positive reviews (3/5).