Parallel Tales (2026)
Original title: Histoires parallèles
Parallel Tales is a 2026 French-language drama movie directed by Asghar Farhadi, with a running time of 2h 20m. It stars Isabelle Huppert, Virginie Efira and Vincent Cassel.
In search of inspiration for her new novel, Sylvie spies on her neighbors in the building across the street using a telescope. When she hires young Adam to help her with her daily routine, she has no idea that he will turn her life and her work upside down, until the fiction she had imagined surpasses the reality of them all.
Quick answers
What is Parallel Tales about?
In search of inspiration for her new novel, Sylvie spies on her neighbors in the building across the street using a telescope. When she hires young Adam to help her with her daily routine, she has no idea that he will turn her life and her work upside down, until the fiction she had imagined surpasses the reality of them all.
When was Parallel Tales released?
Parallel Tales was released on 14 May 2026.
How long is Parallel Tales?
Parallel Tales runs 2h 20m.
Who made Parallel Tales?
Parallel Tales was directed by Asghar Farhadi.
Cast
- Isabelle Huppert as Sylvie
- Virginie Efira as Anna / Nita
- Vincent Cassel as Pierre / Nicolas
- Pierre Niney as Christophe / Théo
- Adam Bessa as Adam
- Catherine Deneuve as Céline
- India Hair as Laurence
- Véronique Ruggia Saura as La femme de ménage
- Iris Bry as La mère de Sylvie
- François Delaive as Le père de Sylvie
- Julie Fournier
- Ismaël Sy Savané