Monday Night Film Series presents A PRIVATE LIFE-FR

Event date(s): April 13, 2026
Time(s): 07:30 PM - 09:30 PM
Category: Fredericton
Location: Fredericton

The Monday Night Film Series presents "A PRIVATE LIFE", on April 13th Monday at 7:30pm at Tilley Hall, Room 102 at UNB. 

A Private Life (French title: Vie privée), directed by Rebecca Zlotowski, is a black comedy mystery thriller starring Jodie Foster as Lilian Steiner, a renowned American psychoanalyst in Paris. Lilian's world is disrupted when her patient, Paula (Virginie Efira), dies in an apparent suicide. Convinced of foul play, Lilian begins an obsessive, amateur investigation that pushes the boundaries of professional ethics. She seeks help from her ex-husband (Daniel Auteuil), and the film blurs lines between a mystery, psychological thriller, and character study as Lilian confronts her own neuroses and inability to listen, providing therapy for herself in the process.

Hailed by critics for its sensitivity and layered performances, the film is a powerful work of quiet power and striking resonance. Zlotowski brings her signature intimacy and emotional precision to a film that offers a rare portrait of private lives lived under public pressures. Viewers will be moved by its humanity and the way it transforms the personal into the profoundly universal. The film balances intrigue and comedy, keeping the viewer guessing about the true circumstances of Paula's death while exploring themes of regret, relationships, and self-discovery. 

Director Rebecca Zlotowski and cowriter Anne Berest pack the narrative with twists and turns that keep us guessing about the truth. Rich Cline, Shadows on the Wall

A standout performance from Jodie Foster leads A Private Life, an amusing murder mystery tale that delivers a quirky script. Bethany Lola, Loud and Clear Reviews

This up-tempo comedic murder mystery is a breezy, fun means of showcasing delicious chemistry between legendary actors Zhuo-Ning Su, The Film Stage 

This term, 15 limited release, independent foreign & Canadian films will be shown. Admission is $10/film, but a film society membership reduces admission cost to $7/film. The series is open to all. Memberships are available at Tilley 102 every Monday night.

For further info, contact NB Film Co-op 455-1632  info@nbfilmcoop.com https://www.nbfilmcoop.com/monday-night-film-series

The NB Film Co-op in partnership with the UNB Faculty of Arts and the Toronto Film Festival presents the series.

Building: Tilley Hall

Room Number: Room 102