Nobody Has to Know (film)
Nobody Has to Know is a 2021 drama film written and directed by Bouli Lanners. The film stars Michelle Fairley, Lanners, Cal MacAninch, Clovis Cornillac, and Julian Glover. It follows Philippe Haubin, a middle-aged man who suffered a stroke, causing him to lose his memory. Millie MacPherson, who takes care of him, tells him falsely that they were secretly in love before his accident.
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| Directed by | Bouli Lanners |
| Written by | Bouli Lanners Stéphane Malandrin |
| Produced by | Jacques-Henri Bronckart |
| Starring | Michelle Fairley Bouli Lanners Cal MacAninch |
| Cinematography | Frank van den Eeden |
| Edited by | Ewin Ryckaert |
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Running time | 99 minutes |
| Countries | Belgium France United Kingdom |
| Languages | French English |
The film had its world premiere at the 2021 Toronto International Film Festival.[1] At the 12th Magritte Awards, Nobody Has to Know received seven nominations, winning Best Film and Best Director for Lanners.[2]
Cast
- Michelle Fairley as Millie MacPherson
- Bouli Lanners as Philippe Haubin dit Phil
- Cal MacAninch as Peter
- Clovis Cornillac as Benoît Haubin
- Julian Glover as Angus
- Andrew Still as Brian
- Donald Douglas as Nigel's man handler
Response
Critical reception
On review aggregator website AlloCiné, the film holds an average score of four stars out of five, based on a survey of 20 reviews.[3] On Rotten Tomatoes, it holds a 82% rating based on 11 critic reviews, with an average rating of 7.9/10.[4]
Accolades
| Award / Film Festival | Category | Recipients and nominees | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago International Film Festival | Best Film | Nominated | |
| Best Actor | Bouli Lanners | Won | |
| Best Actress | Michelle Fairley | Won | |
| La Roche-sur-Yon Film Festival[5] | Best Film | Nominated | |
| Magritte Awards[2] | Best Film | Won | |
| Best Director | Bouli Lanners | Won | |
| Best Screenplay | Bouli Lanners | Nominated | |
| Best Production Design | Paul Rouschop | Nominated | |
| Best Costume Design | Élise Ancion | Nominated | |
| Best Sound | Marc Bastien et al. | Nominated | |
| Best Editing | Ewin Ryckaert | Nominated | |
| Ostend Film Festival | Best Cinematography | Frank van den Eeden | Won |
References
- Hunter, Allan (12 September 2021). "'Nobody Has To Know': Toronto Review". Screen Daily. Retrieved 26 February 2023.
- Heyrendt, Hubert (5 March 2023). "Close et Bouli Lanners, grands gagnants des Magritte 2023". La Libre Belgique (in French). Retrieved 5 March 2023.
- "L'Ombre d'un mensonge". AlloCiné (in French). Retrieved 24 January 2022.
- "Nobody Has to Know (2021)". Rotten Tomatoes. Fandango. Retrieved 27 May 2023.
- Lemercier, Fabien (7 October 2021). "La Roche-sur-Yon Welcomes the Many Faces of Contemporary Cinema". Cineuropa. Retrieved 27 May 2023.