Folie Privée

Joachim Lafosse

IndieLisboa 2005 •

Belgium, Fiction, 2004, 67′

A modern variation on Medea, the tragedy of Euripides, in little more than an hour – an impressively intense hour. 31-year-old Pascale decided to make a fresh start for her live with 30-year-old Didier. 45-year-old Jan reluctantly allowed Pascale to have custody of their 7-year-old son Thomas as well as keeping the family home. Now going against his promise, Jan refuses to leave. In less than 24 hours, the destiny of the protagonists will change forever‚Ķ As Medea, Jan cannot accept the separation.