All Your Faces

From The Distrib Films Collection

Directed by Jeanne Herry

118 minutes / Color
French / English subtitles
Release: 2024
Copyright: 2022

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France’s Restorative Justice program has offered victims and perpetrators of violent crime the opportunity to come together and engage in dialogue. Inspired by this, writer/director Jeanne Herry’s poignant ensemble drama ALL YOUR FACES brings together a rich tapestry of characters—perpetrators and victims alike—to explore this process of forgiveness.

Victims Grégoire (Gilles Lellouche), Nawelle (Leïla Bekhti), and Sabine (Miou Miou) sit face-to-face with Nassim, Issa, and Thomas, who have been convicted of violent robberies. In addition, Chloé (Adèle Exarchopoulos, in a Cesar Award-winning performance), a survivor of childhood sexual abuse, must confront the past in order to define the future on her own terms.

Unflinching in its honesty, ALL YOUR FACES doesn’t shy away from the difficult emotional vulnerability of these encounters—while leaving open the possibility of genuine healing.

Unsentimental writing and precise direction. A large cast that’s riveting, realistic and often moving. —The Flip Side

A masterful depiction of restorative justice—a theme rich in narrative depth and emotional resonance. A compelling blend of storytelling that cleverly stitches together the lives of its characters, engaging the audience with its poignant reflections on trauma and the redemptive power of dialogue. —Overly Honest Movie Reviews

"The triumph of All Your Faces confirms our common humanity during this period when social polarization is considered the norm." —National Review Online

The most interesting film I’ve seen this year. —The Arts STL

“This hope-filled film, an ode to resilience, is a great success.” —20 Minutes

“A gem.” —BIBA

“Restorative justice is the foundation of this magnificent ensemble film, which speaks of repair and connection between victims and offenders. Jeanne Herry’s third film is propelled by an astounding cast.” —Bande à part

“Jeanne Herry firmly and straightforwardly tackles the relatively unexplored theme of restorative justice. She orchestrates a fascinating dialogue between victims and delinquents.” —Le Figaro

“If the film strikes a chord in its range of confrontations, it’s thanks to impeccable writing, actors fully committed to their roles, and a perfect balance between fiction and documentary rigor.” —Marie Claire

All Your Faces is already one of the great French films of the year. It’s a cinematic and impeccably written closed-room drama, infused with the spirit of Twelve Angry Men.” —Paris Match

“A sober and solid film, led by a remarkable ensemble of actors.” —Le Journal du Dimanche

“Following In Safe Hands, Jeanne Herry once again manages to move with the powerful All Your Faces.” —Les Fiches du Cinéma

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Credits

A film by Jeanne Herry

Starring Leïla Bekhti, Elodie Bouchez, Adèle Exarchopoulos, Gilles Lellouche, Miou-Miou, Denis Podalydès, Dali Bensalah, Suliane Brahim, Jean-Pierre Darroussin, and Grégory Gadebois

Select Accolades

  • Alliance Française French Film Festival 2024, Australia
  • The American French Film Festival 2024, Los Angeles
  • Cork French Film Festival 2024, Ireland

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