At the end of WWII, Jimmy Picard, a Native American Blackfoot who fought in France, suffers from unexplainable symptoms and is admitted to a military hospital. When doctors suspect schizophrenia, an eccentric psychoanalyst takes up the case and starts a conversation with the veteran.
Acting
Del Toro and Amalric's verbal tennis match — every micro-expression counts.
Direction
Desplechin makes therapy sessions feel like heist planning.
Writing
Dialogue so dense you'll pause to process.
Director
Arnaud Desplechin
Benicio del Toro
Jimmy Picard
Mathieu Amalric
Georges Devereux
Gina McKee
Madeleine
Larry Pine
Dr. Karl Menninger
Joseph Cross
Dr. Holt
Elya Baskin
Dr. Jokl
Gary Farmer
Jack
Michelle Thrush
Gayle Picard
Misty Upham
Jane
Jennifer Podemski
Doll
Michael Greyeyes
Allan
A Martinez
Bear Willie Claw
Lise Lacasse
Miss Wharton
Linda Boston
Head of Admissions
Barton Bund
Radiologist
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Based on real psychoanalyst Georges Devereux's 1951 book — the film uses actual session transcripts word-for-word in places.
Desplechin insisted on shooting in 35mm and casting actual Blackfoot consultants after criticism of Del Toro's Puerto Rican heritage playing Native American.
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Benicio Del Toro is one of the best actors of the world top 10
@VWWTraveller 65
Watched this last night for the 3rd time. This is not just a movie. This is Cinema in its truest art form. Beautiful character portrayals from both Benicio del Toro and Mathieu Amalric, this story draws me into this era and never fails to leave me sad that it has to end.
@blinkyou1 4
"Name please?" Weird arm movements "I am.....The Collector"
@kathleen5249 6
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