The Repentant (2002 film)
The Repentant is a 2002 French romantic thriller film written and directed by Laetitia Masson, and loosely based on the 1999 novella of the same name by Didier Daeninckx. It stars Isabelle Adjani and marked her return to the screen after four years. With supporting roles by Sami Frey and Samy Naceri, Adjani portrays a woman who tries to escape her criminal past. It was released by ARP Sélection on 17 April 2002.
Theatrical release poster
Lætitia Masson is a French film director and screenwriter. She has directed twelve films since 1991. Her film For Sale was screened in the Un Certain Regard section at the 1998 Cannes Film Festival.
Laetitia Masson in 2012