A Tense, Uneven Descent into Darkness: An In-Depth Look at Léa Mysius’ ‘The Birthday Party’

In the landscape of contemporary European cinema, few filmmakers possess the visceral, atmospheric command of Léa Mysius. Following her 2022 fantasy drama The Five Devils, Mysius returns to the screen…

A Portrait of Unease: Monica Bellucci Shines in Léa Mysius’s Tense, If Predictable, ‘The Birthday Party’

In the landscape of contemporary French cinema, few directors possess a visual language as distinct and unsettling as Léa Mysius. Following the success of Ava and the atmospheric The Five…