Sibyl

Sibyl

Directed by Justine Triet

Produced by Les Films Pelléas, France 2 Cinéma

2019101 min5.7 / 10

A psychologically intricate drama about a therapist's dangerous obsession with a patient, exploring the blurred boundaries between professional detachment and personal desire.

Sibyl, a jaded psychotherapist, returns to her first passion: writing. But her newest patient Margot, a troubled up-and-coming actress, proves to be a source of inspiration that is far too tempting. Fascinated almost to the point of obsession, Sibyl becomes more and more involved in Margot’s tumultuous life, reviving volatile memories that bring her face to face with her past.

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Questions people ask

  • Is Sibyl sad? Yes, very. More sad than 96% of films.

  • Does Sibyl end with hope? Barely. Less hopeful than 78% of films.

  • Is Sibyl violent? Not especially. Less violent than 64% of films.

  • Is Sibyl scary? Somewhat. More frightening than 61% of films.

  • Is Sibyl easy watching? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

These describe how the film comes across, measured across the whole film and compared with other well-known films. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked scene by scene, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.

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Cinnamon Score

How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.

Conventional, and it does not land.

Rarity65

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise4

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love13

How much audiences actually like it

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Ensemble

Everything like Sibyl, and what each one shares →

Like Sibyl

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as Sibyl

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like Sibyl, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like Sibyl, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like Sibyl, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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