Elle

Michèle Leblanc experiences a horrifying traumatic incident when a masked assailant violently rapes her in her own home. Strikingly resilient, she quickly cleans up the aftermath and chooses to continue her life as if nothing happened, showcasing her formidable strength.

Following the traumatic event, Michèle returns to her role as a leader of a successful video game company in Paris. She faces a workplace filled with complex emotions from her male employees, revealing a mix of resentment and infatuation directed at her due to her strong personality.

Michèle's relationship with her son, Vincent, begins to show strain as he deals with his own troubles, particularly involving his pregnant girlfriend, Josie. This familial discord adds to Michèle's already complex emotional landscape.

Struggling with the shadow of her self-centered mother, Michèle's resentment grows due to her mother's promiscuous lifestyle and constant affairs with younger men. This complicated bond fuels Michèle's anger and shapes her own relationships.

Engaging in an affair with Robert, who is married to her best friend Anna, Michèle's life becomes increasingly entangled in a web of relationships. Additionally, she embarks on a flirtation with her neighbor Patrick, complicating her emotional state further.

In a shocking turn of events, Michèle discovers that her estranged father, a notorious mass murderer, is up for parole. This revelation weighs heavily on her psyche, intensifying her distrust of the law and complicating her already tumultuous life.

After the initial assault, Michèle's suspicion grows towards the men in her life, particularly her resentful employee Kurt. A terrifying CGI animation depicting a monster assaulting her circulates in her company, exacerbating her already heightened state of anxiety.

One evening, Michèle is on high alert and confronts a man lurking near her home, only to find it is Richard, her ex-husband. He expresses concern for her safety, revealing the extent of her isolation and fear following the assault.

In a harrowing twist, Michèle is attacked again by the same masked assailant. Upon confronting him, she shocking realizes it is Patrick, her flirtatious neighbor, leading to a profound moral dilemma regarding her trust and safety.

After her father's parole application is denied, Michèle visits him only to discover that he has taken his own life. Following this tragic news, she faces a car crash that adds physical injury to her emotional turmoil.

In the aftermath of her crash, Michèle calls Patrick for assistance, leading to a dangerously provocative sexual encounter. This relationship blurs the lines of consent and power, plunging Michèle deeper into psychological chaos.

As Michèle prepares for a party celebrating the premiere of her video game, she confides in Anna about her affair with Robert. This reveals the strain in their friendship and adds layers of complexity to her already challenging emotional state.

During a drive home with Patrick after the party, Michèle decides to confront the unhealthy dynamics of their relationship. She opens the gate to her home, symbolizing a potential shift, yet it also leads to a confusing encounter that complicates her feelings.

In a climactic moment, Vincent intervenes during an ambiguous encounter with Patrick, defending his mother and striking Patrick from behind. This act of courage illustrates Vincent's growth and willingness to protect his mother, changing their dynamic.

Despite the chaos surrounding her, Michèle provides her account to the police with an unsettling calmness. As the events unfold, her resilience shines through, signaling a complex resolution to her difficult journey.