Elsewhere at Night () is a 2025 drama film, directed by Marianne Métivier and released in 2025."Le FNC sélectionne « Ailleurs la nuit » de Marianne Métivier en compétition officielle". Qui Fait Quoi, September 24, 2025. The film centres on the interrelated stories of a group of women whose lives are changed by an impactful personal encounter.Leo Barraclough, "‘The Splendour of Life,’ Starring ‘Anatomy of a Fall’ Actor Camille Rutherford, Picked Up by H264". Variety, February 24, 2025.
Synopsis A scorching summer stretches across the countryside and the city. In a lush landscape, Marie, a sound artist in search of inspiration, begins to question her relationship. The arrival of Noée, a young traveler, disrupts her routine and that of Yan, a solitary farmer next door. In the city, Eva, newly arrived from the Philippines, walks sleepless nights, caught between homes, while Jeanne, a master's student, contemplates walking away from everything. Between moments of doubt and brief connections, their worlds echo one another.
Cast
Camille Rutherford Garance Marillier Victor Andrés Trelles Turgeon Émile Schneider Amaryllis Tremblay Kyrie Samodio Sue Prado Enchong Dee
Production The film entered production in 2024,Kim Izzo, "Marianne Métivier’s debut feature to film in Quebec, Philippines". Playback, August 20, 2024. initially under the working title The Splendour of Life (Une Splendeur de vivre).Leo Barraclough, "‘Anatomy of a Fall’ Actor Camille Rutherford, ‘Raw’ Star Garance Marillier Lead Marianne Metivier’s Feature Debut ‘The Splendour of Life’". Variety, May 22, 2024. The film was shot in both Quebec and the Philippines.
Release The film premiered in the National Competition at the 2025 Festival du nouveau cinéma.Jamie Casemore, "Seven Canadian features to debut at FNC 2025". Playback, September 24, 2025.
It had its international premiere at the Torino Film Festival in November 2025,Charles-Henri Ramond, "Ailleurs la nuit en première internationale à Turin". Films du Québec, November 14, 2025. and was released commercially in Canada on February 13, 2026.
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