All Is Forgiven (film)
All Is Forgiven is a 2007 French drama film directed by Mia Hansen-Løve. The film explores themes of love, loss, drug addiction, and family relationships across multiple years and perspectives. It marks Hansen-Løve's directorial debut.
The film follows Victor, a man struggling with heroin addiction, and his relationship with his partner Annette and their young daughter, Pamela. As Victor's addiction worsens, his life spirals out of control, leading to separation and hardship for his family. The narrative then shifts to focus on Pamela's experiences as she grows up dealing with the aftermath of her parents' fractured relationship and the long-lasting impact of Victor's addiction.
All Is Forgiven received generally positive reviews for its realistic portrayal of addiction and its nuanced character development. It was praised for its sensitive exploration of complex family dynamics and its non-judgmental approach to its characters' flaws.