Parallel Tales(2026)
Histoires parallèles
Parallel Tales Synopsis
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.
Parallel Tales (2026) is a drama, mystery and thriller film directed by Asghar Farhadi, released on May 14, 2026 with a runtime of 2h 20m. It stars Isabelle Huppert, Virginie Efira, Vincent Cassel and Pierre Niney. Viewers rate it 5.7 out of 10 across 51 ratings.
- Director:
- Asghar Farhadi
- Writers:
- Asghar Farhadi, Massoumeh Lahidji, Krzysztof Kieślowski
- Producers:
- Asghar Farhadi, Alexandre Mallet-Guy, Krzysztof Piesiewicz
- Cinematographer:
- Guillaume Deffontaines
- Composer:
- Zbigniew Preisner
- Production:
- Memento Production, Panache Productions, La Compagnie Cinématographique, Lucky Red, France 3 Cinéma, Anonymous Content, Red Sea Fund
- Budget:
- $12,800,000
- Status:
- Released
Parallel Tales (2026) Trailer
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Parallel Tales Cast & Crew
Main 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
Key crew
Directed by Asghar Farhadi, written by Asghar Farhadi, Massoumeh Lahidji and Krzysztof Kieślowski, produced by Asghar Farhadi, Alexandre Mallet-Guy and Krzysztof Piesiewicz.
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Parallel Tales Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.7/10 from 51 ratings.
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Parallel Tales – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Parallel Tales online?
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Who stars in Parallel Tales?
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The main cast of Parallel Tales (2026) includes Isabelle Huppert, Virginie Efira, Vincent Cassel, Pierre Niney and Adam Bessa. The film was directed by Asghar Farhadi. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Parallel Tales released?
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Parallel Tales was released on May 14, 2026 and runs for 2h 20m.
Is Parallel Tales worth watching?
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Parallel Tales (2026) holds an average rating of 5.7 out of 10 from 51 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama, mystery and thriller films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Parallel Tales?
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