Cast
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Pierre Niney
as Adrien Saillard
Isabelle Adjani
as Martha Duval
François Cluzet
as Simon Laurenti
Marine Vacth
as Margot
Emmanuelle Devos
as Carole Laurenti
Laura Morante
as Giulia Margoni
Charles Berling
as Jean-Charles
Nicolas Briançon
as Laurent Bardin
James Wilby
as Thomas
Christiane Millet
as Françoise
Ludovic Coutaud
as Guest at Martha's 20's Party
Yann Lerat
as Thomas' lover
Franck Neckebrock
as Policeman
Radostina Rogliano
as Woman in courtroom trial audience
Amini Cishugi
as Self
Crew
Director
- Nicolas Bedos
Writer
- Nicolas Bedos
Producer
- François Kraus
- Denis Pineau-Valencienne
Reviews
Thematic Analysis
As a dramatic work, Masquerade examines complex human relationships and emotional struggles against the backdrop of contemporary challenges that mirror our own experiences. The character development particularly stands out, offering viewers a chance to reflect on their own life journeys.
Director Nicolas Bedos brings their distinctive visual style to this film, continuing their exploration of themes seen in their previous works while adding new elements. Their approach to character development and emotional depth creates a viewing experience that rewards close attention.
Released in 2022, the film exists within a cultural context that continues to evolve with our understanding of its themes. Its reception demonstrates the diverse reactions to its artistic choices and its place in cinema history.
Did You Know?
- The production of Masquerade took approximately 28 months from pre-production to final cut.
- With a budget of $14.0 million, the film represented a significant investment in bringing this story to the screen.
- The final cut of the film runs for 142 minutes, though the director's initial assembly was reportedly 183 minutes long.
- The film contains approximately 2317 individual shots.
- The screenplay went through 10 major revisions before the final shooting script was approved.
- Some visual effects sequences took up to 11 months to complete.
Historical Context
- In 2022, when this film is released:
- Climate change mitigation had become a central policy concern internationally.
- The COVID-19 pandemic transformed global health, economics, and social interaction.
- Streaming platforms were disrupting traditional distribution models and changing how audiences consumed films.
How This Film Stands Out
Details
- Release Date: November 1, 2022
- Runtime: 2h 22m
- Budget: $14,000,000
- Revenue: $6,667,598