One Minute to Midnight (2026)
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As he is about to separate from his partner, with whom he lives in Eastern France, 49-year-old Léo learns of the death of his biological father whom he never knew. Before traveling to Italy to deal with the inheritance, he spends a few days in Paris to take stock of his life. Between conversations with his activist daughter and encounters with ghosts from his past, he begins to question his very existence, and, above all, his relationships with women.
- Date of release
- 2026-12-02
- Runtime
- 1h 47m
- Genres
- Drama
- Director
- Nicolas Pariser
Casting
- Melvil Poupaud — Léo
- Chiara Mastroianni — Giulia
- Golshifteh Farahani — Tina
- Léonie Simaga — Éléonore
- Clara Pacini — Emma
- Micha Lescot — François
- Anaïs Demoustier — Armelle
- Nicolas Chupin — Christophe
- Nicolas Pariser — Gustave
- Sam Chemoul — Sébastien
- Lucie Gallo — Hélène
- Thibault Vinçon — Alexandre
Interesting facts
One Minute to Midnight is a 2026 French drama film written and directed by Nicolas Pariser. It stars Melvil Poupaud, Chiara Mastroianni, Golshifteh Farahani, and Léonie Simaga.
Production
One Minute to Midnight was shot in Paris and Ferrara; filming began in late September 2025 and wrapped that November. The film was produced by Bibizi and Dimanche Soir with financial support from Sofica Indéfilms, Cofinova and La Banque Postale Image, and the Emilia-Romagna fund.
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