The laboratory as a hub of ambition and power dynamics: that’s the starting point of Chercheurs, Aurélien Peilloux’s debut feature. The film brings together Galatéa Bellugi, Stefan Crepon, and Emmanuelle Devos, for a theatrical release on January 6, 2027.
Agathe is 23 years old. A chemistry enthusiast, she joins a prestigious Paris lab to pursue her PhD. Her arrival seems to bring her dream of becoming a researcher within reach, but she must contend with a toxic thesis supervisor and colleagues who won’t make it easy, including Charles.
The story frames scientific training against the backdrop of hierarchical tensions and the dynamics among researchers. Aurélien Peilloux co-writes the screenplay with Olivier Gorce, with collaboration from Raphaëlle Desplechin. The film, announced to run 1h49, is distributed by Memento.
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