(French title: Les Cinq Diables ) is a 2022 French fantasy drama directed by Léa Mysius . The film blends elements of mystery, queer romance, and magical realism, centering on a young girl's supernatural ability to travel through time using her sense of smell . Plot and Themes
: Léa Mysius , known for her work as a screenwriter for directors like Claire Denis and Jacques Audiard. Release and Critical Reception image for The Five Devils
: Eight-year-old Vicky (Sally Dramé) possesses a hyperacute sense of smell, allowing her to recreate and bottle any scent. She lives in a small town in the French Alps with her mother, Joanne (Adèle Exarchopoulos), and her father, Jimmy . The Five Devils (Les cinq diables) (2022) (French)
The film features a mix of established stars and impressive newcomers: as Joanne. Sally Dramé as Vicky. Swala Emati as Julia. Moustapha Mbengue as Jimmy. Daphne Patakia as Nadine.
Cast & Crew * Léa Mysius. Director. * Adèle Exarchopoulos. Joanne. * Sally Dramé Vicky. * Swala Emati. Julia. * Moustapha Mbengue. Rotten Tomatoes The Five Devils (2022) - IMDb (French title: Les Cinq Diables ) is a
: When Vicky's estranged aunt Julia returns after being released from prison, her arrival disrupts the family’s fragile stability.
: By recreating Julia's scent, Vicky is transported back ten years to her mother's past. She becomes a silent witness to a tragic and secret history involving her parents and their childhood friend, Nadine . Release and Critical Reception image for The Five
: The film explores queer desire , racial identity, family trauma, and the complex process of a child realizing their parents are flawed individuals. Cast and Creative Team