The collaboration between Exarchopoulos and Herry marks their second major cinematic venture following the critical success of All Your Faces (Je verrai toujours vos visages) in 2023. That film earned Exarchopoulos a César Award for Best Supporting Actress, proving her natural fit for Herry’s socially attuned storytelling. When Herry began developing an individual character study, writing with Exarchopoulos in mind became the logical starting point.
Herry noted during the Cannes press junket that the actress brings an unmatched physical honesty to the screen. Camille is an actress herself, creating a meta-narrative about public presentation. Herry uses this layer to question where professional performance ends and personal deceit begins. The film probes the creative industry’s quiet complicity, where alcohol frequently doubles as social currency, celebration, and coping mechanism on set.
| Production Milestone | Date or Timeline | Significance |
|---|---|---|
| Script Development | Early 2024, Late 2024 | Researched high-functioning addiction dynamics alongside French clinicians. |
| Principal Photography | Spring 2025, Summer 2025 | Shot on location in Paris, focusing heavily on intense, continuous-take dialogue sequences. |
| Cannes World Premiere | May 17, 2026 | Debuted in Competition, sparking early European Film Award and César discussions. |
| Trailer & Theatrical Release | September 2026 | Official international marketing ramp-up, beginning with European art-house rollout. |