The Second Act: Léa Seydoux Stars in Quentin Dupieux’s Funny, Button-Pushing Cannes Opener
Meta-comedy
by Alexa DalbyThe Second Act
CAUTION: Here be spoilers
Red carpet
What the critics say
“The Second Act is probably his strongest film yet, and certainly the first that could stir up any controversy. Not only is the script cleverly written, but the cinematography, including four epically long tracking shots, and the editing, which times all the jokes perfectly, are well-mastered. – Hollywood Reporter
“Layered, Bubbly Film World Meta-Fest” – Deadline Hollywood
“..likable meta comedy of actors’ private lives…soufflé of self-awareness…” – Guardian
“Dupieux Deconstructs Cinema” – IONCinema.com
“Promises more than it delivers” – Screen International
The Second Act premiered at the Cannes Film Festival on 14 May 2024. International sales: Kinology
