The Residence by Yann Gozlan: selected out of competition at Cannes 2025

Gaumont is proud to announce the selection of The Residence, directed by Yann Gozlan, for the prestigious “Midnight Screening” section of the 2025 Cannes Film Festival.

This new psychological thriller, led by a remarkable cast, promises a dizzying dive into the dark side of artificial intelligence and the fragility of artistic creation.

An exceptional cast for a story at the edge of reality

The Residence brings together Cécile de France, Lars Mikkelsen, Anna Mouglalis, and Mylène Farmer in a story that is as hypnotic as it is unsettling. Clarissa, a novelist in search of inspiration, joins a state-of-the-art artist residency. There, she meets The Residence—a virtual assistant designed to stimulate creativity. But as the AI becomes more deeply embedded in her life, the boundary between helpful guidance and disturbing intrusion begins to dangerously fade.

This contemporary thriller raises urgent questions about trust, surveillance, and paranoia in the digital age, delivering psychological tension that recalls the great classics of the genre.

Yann Gozlan: a bold and distinctive cinematic voice

Director of Black Box and A Perfect Man, Yann Gozlan once again demonstrates his talent for capturing the contradictions of our era through gripping narratives, where the quest for truth collides with the distortions of perception. With The Residence, he presents a daring, visually striking, and haunting work that fits squarely within the tradition of psychological speculative cinema.

A Production at the Heart of Contemporary Issues

The selection of The Residence at Cannes reflects Gaumont’s ongoing commitment to distributing bold, meaningful films that speak directly to today’s challenges. This work explores the impact of artificial intelligence on creative processes, while delving into the human psyche in moments of isolation, doubt, and manipulation.

Cannes 2025: A Prestigious Showcase for The Residence

Being screened as a Midnight Screening at the Cannes Film Festival is an honor reserved for unique, daring, and sometimes unsettling films. The Residence is perfectly suited to this setting, offering a space to explore the darker recesses of the human mind.

The Residence – in theaters on September 17, 2025 in France