First look at Alpha, Julia Ducournau's Cannes film

ANI May 20, 2025 241 views

Julia Ducournau's highly anticipated follow-up to Titane, Alpha, has unveiled its first teaser at Cannes. The film explores a fractured mother-daughter relationship through a mysterious tattoo. Neon will distribute the drama in North America after its festival run. Ducournau continues her signature blend of intimacy and unsettling tension in this new work.

"The trailer shifts from tender moments to dark intensity, hinting at emotional turmoil." – Deadline
New York, May 19: The much-awaited film Alpha from Palme d'Or-winning director Julia Ducournau has released its first teaser trailer. The movie is already gaining attention at the 2025 Cannes Film Festival, where it is playing in the main competition on the Croisette, reported Deadline.

Key Points

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Ducournau's first film since Palme d'Or-winning Titane

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Stars Golshifteh Farahani and newcomer Melissa Boros

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Neon distributing in North America

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Premiering in Cannes main competition

According to the publication, Alpha revolves around the story of a 13-year-old girl named Alpha, who lives with her single mother. Their peaceful life begins to fall apart after Alpha comes home from school one day with a tattoo on her arm.

The trailer, shared by distributor Neon, begins with a tender moment between mother and daughter, before shifting to darker and more intense scenes that hint at emotional turmoil and conflict.

The film stars Melissa Boros as Alpha and Golshifteh Farahani as her mother. The cast also includes Tahar Rahim, Emma Mackey, Finnegan Oldfield, and Louai El Amrousy.

Alpha is produced by Jean des Forets and Amelie Jacquis of Petit Film, and Eric & Nicolas Altmayer of Mandarin & Compagnie, with Frakas Productions joining as co-producers.

Neon holds the rights for North America, while Charades and FilmNation Entertainment are handling international sales. This is Ducournau's first feature since her 2021 film Titane, which won the top prize at Cannes.

Alpha will be released in U.S. theatres later this fall.

Reader Comments

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Priya K.
Julia Ducournau's films always push boundaries! Titane was mind-blowing, and Alpha seems equally intense. That mother-daughter dynamic with a mysterious tattoo twist has me hooked. Hope it releases in Indian theaters soon! 🤞
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Rahul S.
Interesting concept but I wonder how Indian audiences will react to such intense themes about teenagers. Our cinema usually treats coming-of-age stories very differently. Still, always good to see fresh perspectives from global filmmakers.
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Ananya M.
Golshifteh Farahani is such a brilliant actress! Saw her in Paterson and was mesmerized. The trailer gives me chills - that shift from tender to dark is so well done. Cannes films always make us think differently about cinema.
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Vikram J.
After Titane's shocking body horror, I'm curious how Ducournau will handle this mother-daughter drama. The tattoo angle seems symbolic - maybe about growing up or societal pressures? Hope it's not just shock value but has depth.
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Sneha P.
The cast looks amazing! But I wish Indian films got this kind of international attention too. Our regional cinema makes such brilliant content but Cannes mostly notices the arthouse stuff. Balance hona chahiye!
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Karan D.
Not sure about this one...the premise seems a bit forced. A 13-year-old with a tattoo causing family drama? Maybe it's metaphorical, but hope it doesn't romanticize teenage rebellion. Ducournau is talented though, so benefit of doubt!

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