French Film Review: Le Fil

Daniel Auteil directs and stars as disillusioned criminal lawyer Jean Monier, who has been appointed to defend Nicolas Milik, a man accused of murdering his wife. While everything points to his guilt, Monier takes up the case, convinced of his innocence. As his investigations keep taking him back to the night of the murder and the family dynamics, he gets closer to his client, adding to the pressure to defend him. What began as an ordinary case will put him to the test.

Auteuil’s seasoned performance and Gadebois’ nuanced portrayal of Milik add depth to this courtroom thriller, which explores themes of moral ambiguity and redemption.

Director: Daniel Auteuil

Starring: Daniel Auteuil, Grégory Gadebois

From France Today Magazine