Rumor: Justine Triet’s Next Film Set Inside A Psych Ward

Following her Palme d’Or win and Oscar for Best Original Screenplay, Justine Triet—the French filmmaker behind “Anatomy of a Fall”—continues to attract major attention.

Earlier this week, I reported on producer Marie-Ange Luciani’s Instagram post showing Triet on set with her regular collaborators, including cinematographer Tom Harari. Luciani teasingly captioned the photo (translated from French), “Justine and her gang,” adding a few eyeball emojis that hinted something was brewing.

At the time, speculation pointed toward a possible adaptation of Daniel Clowes’ “Monica,” which Triet had previously been approached to direct, with Cate Blanchett rumored to star. However, Triet had not yet confirmed her involvement, and details remained vague.

Now, a source close to the production tells me that the project in question is not “Monica” but a new original film set in a psychology facility—a tense, contained “huis-clos” (closed-door) drama with crime elements woven through its psychological core.

The source confirms that Sandra Hüller has been in talks for a role. This could mark Hüller’s third collaboration with Triet, following their acclaimed work together on Sibyl (2019) and Anatomy of a Fall (2023).

While plot specifics remain tightly under wraps, the setting and genre suggest a film that will further explore the moral and psychological territory Triet has made her own. No word yet on when production would begin, but the film is currently in prep.

Before “Anatomy of a Fall,” Triet had notably directed “Victoria” (2016) and “Sibyl” (2019). This next project will be be her fifth feature.