Holy Motors (2012) Plot Summary Explained

Release, runtime and language

2012 · 115 min · English

#3,190 16

Directed by

Leos Carax

A surreal and enigmatic journey follows Monsieur Oscar, portrayed by Denis Lavant, as he spends a single day transforming into a series of distinct characters. He travels across Paris, assuming roles that range from a ruthless gangster to a wealthy, aging man, a conflicted father, and a free-spirited wanderer. The film explores the boundaries between identity, performance, and the nature of reality itself, blurring the lines between what is real and imagined.