The Restless (French: Les Intranquilles) is a 2021 international co-production drama film directed by Joachim Lafosse, starring Leïla Bekhti and Damien Bonnard. It revolves around Damien and Leïla, a couple in love as they battle with his bipolar disorder. In June 2021, the film was selected to compete for the Palme d'Or at the 2021 Cannes Film Festival.
At the 11th Magritte Awards, The Restless was nominated for six awards, including Best Film and Best Director for Lafosse.
Cast and characters
Leïla Bekhti as Leïla
Damien Bonnard as Damien
Gabriel Merz Chammah as Amine
Patrick Descamps as Patrick
Luc Schiltz as bakery customer
Larisa Faber as bakery owner
Elsa Rauchs as Anne
Jules Waringo as Jérôme
Joël Delsaut as André