The Doll (2026)

The Doll is a surreal French romantic comedy about Rémi, a man who retreats from conventional relationships after a painful breakup and begins living with a life-sized doll named Audrey. His carefully controlled routine changes when Patricia, a new coworker, enters his life and Audrey unexpectedly becomes something far more complicated than an object.

Sophie Beaulieu blends magical realism, awkward humor and emotional tenderness to explore loneliness, desire and the ways people search for connection. Vincent Macaigne, Cécile de France and Zoé Marchal form the central trio, giving the story its unusual mixture of comedy and romantic unease.

• The original French title is La poupée.
• Written and directed by Sophie Beaulieu in her feature-film debut.
• Vincent Macaigne plays Rémi, Cécile de France plays Patricia and Zoé Marchal plays Audrey.
• The film was produced by Novoprod, Atelier de Production, 31 Juin Films and Borsalino Productions.
• Its French theatrical release was April 22, 2026.