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The Accusation

Original title: Les choses humaines
  • 20212021
  • 2h 18m
IMDb RATING
6.8/10
523
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The Accusation (2021)
A young man is accused of raping a young woman.
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  • Drama
A young man is accused of raping a young woman.A young man is accused of raping a young woman.A young man is accused of raping a young woman.
IMDb RATING
6.8/10
523
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • Yvan Attal
  • Writers
    • Yvan Attal(screenplay)
    • Yaël Langmann(screenplay)
    • Karine Tuil(based on the novel by)
  • Stars
    • Ben Attal
    • Suzanne Jouannet
    • Charlotte Gainsbourg
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  • Director
    • Yvan Attal
  • Writers
    • Yvan Attal(screenplay)
    • Yaël Langmann(screenplay)
    • Karine Tuil(based on the novel by)
  • Stars
    • Ben Attal
    • Suzanne Jouannet
    • Charlotte Gainsbourg
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 2User reviews
    • 11Critic reviews
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    • Awards
      • 2 wins & 1 nomination

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    Trailer 1:27
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    Photos15

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    Charlotte Gainsbourg at an event for The Accusation (2021)
    Suzanne Jouannet in The Accusation (2021)
    Mathieu Kassovitz in The Accusation (2021)
    Suzanne Jouannet in The Accusation (2021)
    Pierre Arditi in The Accusation (2021)
    Suzanne Jouannet in The Accusation (2021)
    Ben Attal and Laëtitia Eïdo in The Accusation (2021)
    Pierre Arditi in The Accusation (2021)
    Charlotte Gainsbourg in The Accusation (2021)
    Ben Attal in The Accusation (2021)
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    Ben Attal
    • Alexandre Farelas Alexandre Farel
    Suzanne Jouannet
    • Milaas Mila
    Charlotte Gainsbourg
    Charlotte Gainsbourg
    • Claire Farelas Claire Farel
    Mathieu Kassovitz
    Mathieu Kassovitz
    • Adamas Adam
    Pierre Arditi
    Pierre Arditi
    • Jean Farelas Jean Farel
    Audrey Dana
    Audrey Dana
    • Valérieas Valérie
    Benjamin Lavernhe
    Benjamin Lavernhe
    • Maître Célerieras Maître Célerier
    • (as Benjamin Lavernhe de la Comédie-Française)
    Judith Chemla
    Judith Chemla
    • L'avocateas L'avocate
    Réjane Kerdaffrec
    • Anne Collet, la Présidenteas Anne Collet, la Présidente
    Gérard Watkins
    • L'avocat généralas L'avocat général
    Franz-Rudolf Lang
    Franz-Rudolf Lang
    • Maître Rozenbergas Maître Rozenberg
    • (as Franz Lang)
    Camille Razat
    Camille Razat
    • Quitterieas Quitterie
    Anne Bouvier
    • Ballardas Ballard
    Sarah Chaumette
    • Jacquelineas Jacqueline
    Marcel Gitard
    • Le jeune collaborateur de Jeanas Le jeune collaborateur de Jean
    Emmanuelle Lepoutre
    • L'assistante de Jeanas L'assistante de Jean
    Laëtitia Eïdo
    Laëtitia Eïdo
    • Yasmina Vasseuras Yasmina Vasseur
    Julie Fournier
    Julie Fournier
    • Florence Laplaceas Florence Laplace
    • Director
      • Yvan Attal
    • Writers
      • Yvan Attal(screenplay)
      • Yaël Langmann(screenplay)
      • Karine Tuil(based on the novel by)
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    • Trivia
      This is an adaptation of the book by the same title, written by Jarine Tuil and which came out in 2019. It won the Interallié Prize and the Prix Goncourt des Lycéens that year. The book itself is inspired by the Stanford rape story which unfolded in 2015-2016.
    • Connections
      References 12 Angry Men (1957)

    User reviews2

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    Top review
    9/10
    Excellent and very balanced piece
    Excellent acting from some heavyweights the best and most salient being La Gainsbourg; her summation at the end of the trial should get her awards and prob will

    It adds a human dimension to some of the possible perceived excesses of the entire Weinstein-triggered Zeitgeist (Balance ton Porc: "Grass up your Pig") being the French expression of the Metoo worldwide movement

    It ultimately explores and questions what is consent and how fluid and tortuous this concept can be to legislate around.

    It does not come out in the end with any solid answer as indeed it probably cannot be done; but it is a very balanced and intelligent; also very well-paced reflection on the entire issue

    I gave a nine; some might a ten .... oh yes and despite the very heavy subject matter (rape) it is an enjoyable film to view overall.
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    • anxiousgayhorseonketamine
    • Apr 27, 2022

    Details

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    • Release date
      • December 1, 2021 (France)
    • Country of origin
      • France
    • Language
      • French
    • Also known as
      • Anklagelsen
    • Production companies
      • Curiosa Films
      • Films Sous Influence
      • Gaumont
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    Box office

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    • Gross worldwide
      • $1,254,701
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      2 hours 18 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.39 : 1

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