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Sibyl

Sibyl

20195.71h 41m

Overview

Sibyl, a jaded psychotherapist, returns to her first passion: writing. But her newest patient Margot, a troubled up-and-coming actress, proves to be a source of inspiration that is far too tempting. Fascinated almost to the point of obsession, Sibyl becomes more and more involved in Margot’s tumultuous life, reviving volatile memories that bring her face to face with her past.

Directed by Justine Triet
Written by Justine Triet, Arthur Harari
Produced by Serge Hayat, Philippe Martin, David Thion
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Top Cast

Virginie Efira

Virginie Efira

Sibyl

Adèle Exarchopoulos

Adèle Exarchopoulos

Margot Vasilis

Gaspard Ulliel

Gaspard Ulliel

Igor

Sandra Hüller

Sandra Hüller

Mika

Laure Calamy

Laure Calamy

Edith

Niels Schneider

Niels Schneider

Gabriel

Paul Hamy

Paul Hamy

Étienne

Arthur Harari

Arthur Harari

Dr. Katz

A

Adrien Bellemare

Daniel

J

Jeane Arra-Bellanger

Selma

Themes & Keywords

adulteryislandparis, franceobsessionwritingpsychoanalysisalcoholismromancepsychiatristtherapymovie setabortionsymbioticfilm directorbook writingfantasy

About Sibyl

Sibyl is a drama film released in 2019 exploring themes of adultery, island, paris, france, obsession, writing, psychoanalysis. Directed by Justine Triet, it stars Virginie Efira, Adèle Exarchopoulos, Gaspard Ulliel. Sibyl, a jaded psychotherapist, returns to her first passion: writing. But her newest patient Margot, a troubled up-and-coming actress, proves to be a source of inspiration that is far too tempting. Fascinated almost to the point of obsession, Sibyl becomes more and more involved in Margot’s tumultuous life, reviving volatile memories that bring her face to face with her past.

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