All Your Faces

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France’s Restorative Justice program has offered victims and perpetrators of violent crime the opportunity to come together and engage in dialogue. Inspired by this, writer/director Jeanne Herry’s poignant ensemble drama ALL YOUR FACES brings together a rich tapestry of characters—perpetrators and victims alike—to explore this process of forgiveness.

Victims Grégoire (Gilles Lellouche), Nawelle (Leïla Bekhti), and Sabine (Miou Miou) sit face-to-face with Nassim, Issa, and Thomas, who have been convicted of violent robberies. In addition, Chloé (Adèle Exarchopoulos), a survivor of childhood sexual abuse, must confront the past in order to define the future on her own terms.

Unflinching in its honesty, ALL YOUR FACES doesn’t shy away from the difficult emotional vulnerability of these encounters—while leaving open the possibility of genuine healing.

“This hope-filled film, an ode to resilience, is a great success.” —20 Minutes

“A gem.” —BIBA

“Restorative justice is the foundation of this magnificent ensemble film, which speaks of repair and connection between victims and offenders. Jeanne Herry’s third film is propelled by an astounding cast.” —Bande à part

“Jeanne Herry firmly and straightforwardly tackles the relatively unexplored theme of restorative justice. She orchestrates a fascinating dialogue between victims and delinquents.” —Le Figaro

“If the film strikes a chord in its range of confrontations, it’s thanks to impeccable writing, actors fully committed to their roles, and a perfect balance between fiction and documentary rigor.” —Marie Claire

“All Your Faces is already one of the great French films of the year. It’s a cinematic and impeccably written closed-room drama, infused with the spirit of Twelve Angry Men.” —Paris Match

“A sober and solid film, led by a remarkable ensemble of actors.” —Le Journal du Dimanche

“Following In Safe Hands, Jeanne Herry once again manages to move with the powerful All Your Faces.” —Les Fiches du Cinéma

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Main credits

Herry, Jeanne (film director)
Herry, Jeanne (screenwriter)
Ba, Birane (actor)
Bekhti, Leïla (actor)
Benssalah, Dali (actor)
Sélignac, Hugo (film producer)
Attal, Alain (film producer)

Other credits

Cinematography, Nicolas Loir; editing, Francis Vesin; music, Pascal Sangla.

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