A mysterious English businessman who Trish meets at a hotel bar. She initially sees him as her ticket out, only to realize he may be in even greater danger than she is. A Visual and Sensual Journey
Shot in Panama (standing in for Nicaragua), the film features stunning visuals of lush landscapes contrasted with grimy flophouses. Stars at NoonHD
A chaotic, clever American journalist whose passport has been confiscated. She is reduced to trading sex for cash and favors to survive and find a way home. A mysterious English businessman who Trish meets at
Denis is known for her "sensualist" approach, and Stars at Noon is no exception. The film prioritizes the physical—sweat-drenched rooms, lingering shots of skin, and the eerie emptiness of pandemic-era streets—over straightforward exposition. A chaotic, clever American journalist whose passport has
The "noodling" jazz score by Tindersticks , Denis’ frequent collaborators, perfectly echoes the film's improvisational, restless energy.
Released in the United States by A24 on October 14, 2022, Stars at Noon is a mesmerizing, slow-burn romantic thriller from legendary French director Claire Denis. Co-winning the Grand Prix at the 2022 Cannes Film Festival , the film is a masterclass in atmosphere, trading traditional plot mechanics for a "languid mood piece" that feels like a heat rash on the skin.