| The Restless | |
| Director: | Joachim Lafosse |
| Producer: | Anton Iffland Stettner Eva Kuperman Jani Thiltges |
| Starring: | Leïla Bekhti Damien Bonnard |
| Cinematography: | Jean-François Hensgens |
| Editing: | Marie-Hélène Dozo |
| Country: | Belgium Luxembourg France |
| Language: | French |
| Gross: | $1.1 million [1] |
The Restless (fr|'''Les Intranquilles''') is a 2021 international co-production[2] drama film directed by Joachim Lafosse, starring Leïla Bekhti and Damien Bonnard. It revolves around Damien and Leïla, a couple in love as they battle with his bipolar disorder.[3] In June 2021, the film was selected to compete for the Palme d'Or at the 2021 Cannes Film Festival.[4] [5]
At the 11th Magritte Awards, The Restless was nominated for six awards, including Best Film and Best Director for Lafosse.
| Award / Film Festival | Category | Recipients and nominees | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cannes Film Festival | Palme d'Or | ||
| César Awards[6] | Best Actor | Damien Bonnard | |
| Best Actress | Leïla Bekhti | ||
| Lumières Awards[7] | Best Actor | Damien Bonnard | |
| Best International Film | |||
| Magritte Awards[8] | Best Film | ||
| Best Director | Joachim Lafosse | ||
| Best Screenplay | Joachim Lafosse et al. | ||
| Best Supporting Actor | Patrick Descamps | ||
| Best Production Design | Anna Falguères | ||
| Best Editing | Marie-Hélène Dozo | ||