After its theatrical release in April 2023, Misanthrope is now airing on television. The crime thriller directed by Damián Szifron will be broadcast on TF1 on Sunday, January 25th at 9:10 PM. Written by the Argentine filmmaker in collaboration with Jonathan Wakeham, the film features Shailene Woodley, Ben Mendelsohn, and Jovan Adepo in a high-stakes criminal investigation, blending a manhunt with a psychological portrait.
The story follows Eleanor, a young investigator haunted by a troubled past, who is called to a scene of a particularly brutal mass shooting. Soon, local police and the FBI team up to identify and stop a shooter whose method remains erratic and unpredictable. Despite the extensive resources deployed, the investigation faces many obstacles in making progress.
As the investigations unfold, Eleanor becomes increasingly entangled on a personal level. Her own vulnerabilities turn out to be an unexpected asset in trying to decipher the killer’s inner logic. The film delves into the thin line between empathy and danger, highlighting the parallels between the investigators’ own cracks and those of the hunted criminal.
Misanthrope marks a major milestone in Damián Szifron’s career. Known for Wild Tales, the director steps into his first English-language feature film. He brings his keen sense of pacing and tension to an American setting, leveraging a dark visual style and tight editing to create a gripping experience.
The film fits into the tradition of contemporary crime thrillers that delve into trauma and psychological complexity. The tension between Eleanor and her mentor, played by Ben Mendelsohn, drives the story, exploring themes of mentorship, authority, and the moral boundaries of justice.
Misanthrope
Film | 2023
In theaters starting April 26, 2023
TV broadcast: Sunday, January 25 at 9:10 PM on TF1
Crime, Thriller | Duration: 1h59
Directed by Damián Szifron | Starring Shailene Woodley, Ben Mendelsohn, Jovan Adepo
Original title: To Catch a Killer
Country: United States
With this tense and dark thriller, Misanthrope offers a gripping dive into the mechanics of modern pursuit, while placing a strong emphasis on the personal wounds of its characters.
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