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Saint Omer 2023

During a trial in Saint Omer, a novelist named Rama witnesses the case of Laurence Coly, a woman accused of killing her baby. Observing the proceedings and Coly’s composed demeanor, Rama finds her own beliefs challenged. The unsettling testimonies and Coly’s own statements force Rama to confront complex questions about justice, motherhood, and the ambiguities of human behavior, leading to a deeply personal and introspective journey.

During a trial in Saint Omer, a novelist named Rama witnesses the case of Laurence Coly, a woman accused of killing her baby. Observing the proceedings and Coly’s composed demeanor, Rama finds her own beliefs challenged. The unsettling testimonies and Coly’s own statements force Rama to confront complex questions about justice, motherhood, and the ambiguities of human behavior, leading to a deeply personal and introspective journey.

Does Saint Omer have end credit scenes?

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Saint Omer does not have end credit scenes. You can leave when the credits roll.

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Ratings and Reviews for Saint Omer

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Metacritic

91

Metascore

5.5

User Score

Rotten Tomatoes
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95%

TOMATOMETER

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56%

User Score

IMDb

6.8 /10

IMDb Rating

TMDB

62

%

User Score

Letterboxd

3.8

From 167 fan ratings

Movie Insider

5.00/5

From 1 fan rating

Awards & Nominations for Saint Omer

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75th Directors Guild of America Awards 2023

Alice Diop
Nomination

First-Time Feature Film

Alice Diop

38th Film Independent Spirit Awards 2023

Nomination

Best International Film

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