The new film 'Mrs' explores the weight of tradition through its minimalist approach and Mélanie Thierry's performance. Director David Roux draws on the legacy of Claude Chabrol, crafting a nuanced portrayal of a seemingly perfect family. The film sheds light on the complexities of bourgeois life, sparking conversation about the role of tradition in shaping individual identities.

The weight of tradition bears heavily on Marianne, the protagonist of the new film "Mrs", played by Mélanie Thierry as a seemingly perfect wife and mother. Film critic Manon Kerjean explains how director David Roux’s minimalist approach draws on the legacy of bourgeois drama master Claude Chabrol – and why Thierry’s performance carries the film.