The Truth
2019
7.9
The Truth

'The Truth' trivia and fun facts

Mother and daughter?

Catherine Deneuve (75) is the mother of Juliette Binoche (55), despite the fact that there's only 20 years between one and another.

Together thanks to Kore-eda

Despite being two of France's best-known and award-winning actresses, Juliette Binoche and Catherine Deneuve had never worked together until now.

Teamwork

Both the director and the two actresses worked together on the final version of the script.

A small downer

Although the reception by the critics has not been bad, the film has remained far from the level that Kore-eda's latest works had achieved.

Open abroad

This is the first Kore-eda film shotted outside Japan.

An old idea

The film was originally conceived in 2003 by its director as a theatre play that never came to be represented.

Habitual in Venice

'The Truth' will open the 2019 Venice International Film festival, being the third time that Kore-eda competes for the Golden Lion.

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