The Restless () is a 2021 international co-production 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. In June 2021, the film was selected to compete for the Palme d'Or at the 2021 Cannes Film Festival.
At the 11th Magritte Awards, The Restless was nominated for six awards, including Best Film and Best Director for Lafosse.
Cast and characters Leïla Bekhti as Leïla Damien Bonnard as Damien Gabriel Merz Chammah as Amine Patrick Descamps as Patrick Luc Schiltz as bakery customer Larisa Faber as bakery owner Elsa Rauchs as Anne Jules Waringo as Jérôme Joël Delsaut as André
Accolades Award / Film FestivalCategoryRecipients and nomineesResultCannes Film FestivalPalme d'Or César AwardsBest ActorDamien Bonnard Best ActressLeïla Bekhti Lumière AwardsBest ActorDamien Bonnard Best International Co-Production Magritte AwardsBest Film Best DirectorJoachim Lafosse Best ScreenplayJoachim Lafosse et al. Best Supporting ActorPatrick Descamps Best Production DesignAnna Falguères Best EditingMarie-Hélène Dozo
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