‘Lyle’, Cool Concept, Poor Execution.
The idea of Rosemary's baby but with lesbian partners drew me in, and I was anticipating what the film had in store with its reimagining. Unfortunately, it all felt a little too vague to leave an impact.
The Ice Tower (2025)
Jeanne, a 15-year-old orphan, witnesses the shoot for a film adaptation of the fairy tale The Snow Queen, and she becomes fascinated by its star, Cristina, an actress who is just as mysterious and alluring as the Queen she is playing.
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Jeanne, a 15-year-old orphan, witnesses the shoot for a film adaptation of the fairy tale The Snow Queen, and she becomes fascinated by its star, Cristina, an actress who is just as mysterious and alluring as the Queen she is playing.
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Genre:Fantasy, Drama
Written By:Lucile Hadžihalilović, Geoff Cox
In Theaters:10/3/2025
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Runtime:118 minutes
Studio:3B Productions, Sutor Kolonko, Davis Films, ARTE France Cinéma, BR
Cast
Lucile Hadžihalilović
Director
Marion Cotillard
Cristina / The Snow Queen
Clara Pacini
Jeanne / Bianca
August Diehl
Max
Marine Gesbert
Stéphanie
Lila-Rose Gilberti
Chloé
Gaspar Noé
Dino, the Director
Dounia Sichov
The First Assistant Director
Valentina Vezzoso
Bianca
Cassandre Louis Urbain
Rose
Aurélia Petit
Narrator (voice)
Raphael Reboul
The Second Assistant Director
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