Hamaguchi follows Marie-Lou, the new director of a Paris elder-care home pushing a program built on empathy over profit, and the bond she forms with a patient. Virginie Efira and Tao Okamoto shared the Best Actress prize at Cannes 2026 for their performances. If Drive My Car made you a believer in long, patient films that land like a novel, block out the afternoon for this one.
What to expect
A midday festival screening of a 196-minute film in French with English subtitles. Expect a slow, conversational drama that rewards settling in. There is plenty of time to sink into its characters, so bring water, get comfortable and plan dinner for afterward.
Good to know
- Take the 1 train to 66 St-Lincoln Center.
- Festival screenings can sell out; check for rush or standby seats.
- Arrive early; latecomers may not be seated once the film starts.
- Runs 196 minutes; plan meals and breaks around it.
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Common questions
How long is All of a Sudden?
196 minutes.
What language is it in?
French, with English subtitles.
Who directed it?
Ryûsuke Hamaguchi, the director of Drive My Car.
