Arthur Harari releases ‘L'Inconnue’ starring Léa Seydoux

Arthur Harari's new film, ‘L'Inconnue’, released on August 26, 2026, explores the metaphysical concept of a body swap. Adapted from a graphic novel co-written by Harari and his brother Lucas, the story follows David Zimmerman, a photographer played by Niels Schneider, who undergoes a sudden identity shift after a sexual encounter with a mysterious woman, Eva, played by Léa Seydoux.

The film, which premiered at the Cannes Film Festival, has received a range of critical responses. Some critics praise its sensory experience and the performances of Seydoux and Schneider, describing it as a striking reflection on identity. Others have criticized the narrative as vague or lacking in depth.

The plot involves a chain of consciousness transfers rather than a simple two-person exchange, as the protagonist discovers that the person inhabiting his original body is actually a third individual, Malia. Harari, known for his work on ‘Anatomie d'une chute’, utilizes a gritty, realistic aesthetic to ground the fantastic elements of the story.