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Persecution (2009) Characters, Setting & Themes Explained
- Release, runtime and language
- 2009 · 98 mins · French
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- Directed by
- Patrice Chéreau
- Starring
- Charlotte Gainsbourg, Alex Descas, Hiam Abbass, Romain Duris, Gilles Cohen, Jean-Hugues Anglade
A solitary man and his partner maintain a volatile love‑hate dynamic that is upended by the arrival of a mysterious stranger. The outsider slowly weaves himself into their routine, his relentless presence generating tension and suspicion. As the strain deepens, the man is left questioning the stranger’s true motives and the lasting effect on his life.
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