The Father is a Franco-British psychological drama directed by Florian Zeller, adapted from his own play Le Père. The film stars Anthony Hopkins in the lead role, alongsideOlivia Colman, and explores with finesse the question of memory and aging. Zeller's debut feature, which premiered at several international festivals, including Sundance, received critical acclaim and four Golden Globe nominations. It is now available to the general public thanks to a broadcast on France 3.
The trailer gives a glimpse of the film's intimate, unsettling tone, supported by an acclaimed performance from Anthony Hopkins.
The Father will be broadcast on France 3 on Monday, September 29, 2025 at 9:10pm.
Synopsis: The Father tells the inner story of an 81-year-old man, Anthony, whose reality is gradually shattered before our very eyes. But it's also the story of Anne, his daughter, who tries to accompany him through a labyrinth of unanswered questions.
On its release, The Father attracted widespread attention for its powerful subject matter and masterful direction. The film received 4 nominations at the 2021 Golden Globes, in the categories of Best Motion Picture Drama, Best Actor, Best Supporting Actress and Best Screenplay. It also won two Oscars, including Best Actor for Anthony Hopkins and Best Adapted Screenplay for Florian Zeller and Christopher Hampton.
The film focuses on the subjective perception of a man losing his cognitive autonomy. Rather than offering a linear narrative, The Father immerses the viewer in its main character's point of view, deliberately disrupting temporal and relational cues. This choice reinforces the sense of confusion and isolation experienced by the protagonist, played by a deeply moving Anthony Hopkins.
This psychological drama could appeal to a wide audience interested in deep, introspective human stories. It would particularly appeal to viewers sensitive to the themes of family, aging and memory. Fans of films like Michael Haneke's Still Alice or Amour would find a similar treatment of the subject, with a more immersive and subjective staging. The film will also appeal to those who closely follow the performances of actors such as Olivia Colman and Anthony Hopkins.
Playwright Florian Zeller's first film, The Father is a rigorous and moving adaptation of his play Le Père. Carried by a duo of Oscar-winning actors and an innovative narrative, the film is in the tradition of modern psychological dramas. Thanks to this broadcast on France 3, the film is enjoying new exposure among French audiences, more than four years after its initial release.
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