Benefit of the Doubt, The2017

Director
Samuel Tilman

Acters

Fabrizio Rongione (David)
Natacha Régnier (Julie)
Baptiste Lalieu (Noël)
Myriem Akheddiou (Cathy)
Yoann Blanc (Fabian)
Christophe Paou (Marco)

Where does belief end and doubt begin?

David is a father to a young family: he has a wife whom he loves, two young adorable children, and is part of a close-knit group of friends who often holiday together. But upon his return from a stay with friends in the Vosges, David is questioned by police in connection with a murder. The investigation quickly uncovers that behind his flawless facade, David doesn’t seem to have such a perfect life after all. Doubt spreads and people take sides. If, initially, solidarity persists, the group’s beautiful harmony soon crumbles to pieces. Suspicions quickly arise, particularly as the investigation begins to creep into every dark and intimate corner of David’s life, unearthing well-hidden secrets. Some big-time secrets. But if David’s capable of hiding such things from his wife and close friends, surely he’s capable of hiding much worse?

“A psychological thriller that strikes a chord with us all” – Cineuropa

“In his first feature-length fiction drama, Samuel Tilman offers an extremely mastered thriller” – La Libre

“Samuel Tilman demonstrates a propensity for mystery and atmosphere. Written in tempore non suspecto, but in the same mood, the scenario is remarkably sharp in the era of viral information and in the aftermath of the Weinstein affair, the #MeToo movement and subsequent debates.” – Critique Film