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Who You Think I Am(2019) May 2026

The film follows Claire (Binoche), a 50-year-old literature professor and divorced mother of two. After being ghosted by a younger lover, she creates a fake Facebook profile for "Clara," a 24-year-old fashion intern. What starts as a way to spy on her ex quickly spirals into an obsessive, intimate relationship with his roommate, Alex (François Civil).

The narrative is structured through Claire’s therapy sessions with Dr. Bormans (Nicole Garcia), who acts as a surrogate for the audience, trying to parse truth from fiction as Claire’s lies begin to unravel. Performances and Direction Who You Think I Am(2019)

: The direction utilizes tight framing and extreme close-ups on Binoche’s face to let the audience "gaze into her mindset". He also employs impressive aerial shots to provide a "vertiginous" perspective on Claire’s self-destructive spiral. A Tale of Two Halves The film is often described as a "rug-pulling affair". Who You Think I Am (2019) - IMDb The film follows Claire (Binoche), a 50-year-old literature

Who You Think I Am(2019)
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ESRB Rating 17+

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