Catharsis (2011): cast, story & where to watch
2011 · Film

Released in 2011, Catharsis is a comedy and drama film directed by Cédric Prévost, running about 18 minutes.
What it’s about. Thirty year old Alexander is a budding film-maker. One night he wakes and is stunned to find he is being filmed by the very same camera that enables us to see his every move. In bed beside him, his girl-friend, Emeline, appears blissfully unaware of what is happening to him. He begins to realise that he is trapped inside a film, a delusion that seems to embody his obsession with film-making. From now on, he battles, body and soul, to set himself free.
Who’s in it. Catharsis stars Alexandre Steiger as Alexandre, Emeline Bayart as Emeline, René Carton as Le chef opérateur and Florent Jenny as L'assistant opérateur, among others.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Catharsis page.
If you liked it. Fans of Catharsis tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Catharsis (2011)?
- In US, Catharsis is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Who stars in Catharsis?
- Catharsis stars Alexandre Steiger, Emeline Bayart, René Carton, Florent Jenny and Florence Mato.
- When was Catharsis released?
- Catharsis was released in 2011, with a runtime of about 18 minutes.