A Family 2024
Christine Angot's *A Family (2024)* is a raw and haunting documentary where the award-winning French writer returns to Strasbourg—the city tied to her childhood trauma. At 13, she first encountered her father there, only for him to subject her to years of abuse.
Director: Christine Angot
Cast
Frequently Asked Questions
What is A Family (2024) about?
*A Family (2024)* follows Christine Angot as she revisits Strasbourg, the city where her father abused her for years. Armed with a camera, she confronts her family—including her stepmother and siblings—to uncover their complicity and demand answers about the abuse that shaped her life.
Who directed A Family?
Christine Angot directed *A Family (2024)*, merging her personal history with her distinctive voice as a writer and filmmaker.
Who stars in A Family?
The film stars Christine Angot, who takes center stage as both the subject and the director of this deeply personal documentary.
Is A Family (2024) worth watching?
As a documentary that tackles heavy themes of trauma and accountability, *A Family (2024)* is a challenging but essential watch. Its unflinching approach to a painful subject makes it a standout in the genre, even if it's not an easy film to endure.
How long is A Family?
A Family runs for 82 minutes, offering a concise yet impactful exploration of its themes.
About A Family (2024) — A filmmaker's confrontation with family and trauma
Christine Angot's *A Family (2024)* is a raw and haunting documentary where the award-winning French writer returns to Strasbourg—the city tied to her childhood trauma. At 13, she first encountered her father there, only for him to subject her to years of abuse. Now, decades later, Angot confronts her past by facing the family who remained silent. With camera in hand, she demands answers from her stepmother and siblings, uncovering the disturbing complicity that allowed the abuse to persist. This is a film about reckoning, memory, and the ways silence can echo through generations.
Shot with unflinching honesty, *A Family (2024)* transforms personal catharsis into a broader exploration of trauma and accountability. Angot's journey is both a confrontation and a reckoning, blending intimate family drama with the stark reality of abuse. The documentary doesn't just document—it challenges, disturbs, and ultimately demands reflection on how society and families grapple with the unspoken.