‘A Man of His Time’ Review: Swann Arlaud Excels in a Provocative and Pained Portrait of a Self-Deluding Vichy France Collaborator
The film 'A Man of His Time' features Swann Arlaud in a compelling portrayal of a Vichy France collaborator. Directed by Emmanuel Marre, the film explores the complexities of a man who benefits from an oppressive regime while remaining oblivious to his complicity. Through its unique aesthetic and narrative style, the film offers a sobering reflection on personal and collective guilt during wartime.
- ▪Swann Arlaud delivers an outstanding performance as Henri Marre, a self-deluding collaborator in Vichy France.
- ▪The film is based on the experiences of director Emmanuel Marre's great-grandfather and focuses on the unexceptional individuals of history.
- ▪Marre's directorial style incorporates grainy handheld cinematography and anachronistic aesthetics to reflect Henri's mental state.
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Home Film Reviews May 20, 2026 8:33am PT ‘A Man of His Time’ Review: Swann Arlaud Excels in a Provocative and Pained Portrait of a Self-Deluding Vichy France Collaborator The 'Anatomy of a Fall' co-star brilliantly outlines the collaborationist mindset in a lengthy but inventively unflinching historical drama based on the experiences of director Emmanuel Marre's own great-grandfather. By Jessica Kiang Plus Icon Jessica Kiang Latest ‘The Unknown’ Review: Niels Schneider Wakes Up as Léa Seydoux in Arthur Harari’s Gratuitously Serious Body-Swap Psychodrama 2 days ago ‘Hope’ Review: Na Hong-jin’s Overlong Creature Feature Is a Guns-Blazing Riot of Bawdy Humor, Bad CGI and Brilliant Action 3 days ago ‘Gentle Monster’ Review: Léa Seydoux Brings Gravity to a Harrowing End-of-Family Drama 5 days…
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