Alter Ego

Alter Ego is a French comedy centered on Alex, a quiet man in his forties whose stable life is disrupted by the arrival of a new neighbor. This newcomer is a physical double of Alex, appearing as a more successful and charismatic version of himself, with the primary difference being a full head of hair. As Alex becomes obsessed with this superior look-alike, he spirals into paranoia and a midlife crisis, leading to a desperate struggle to outdo his double.

The film was directed by Bruno Lavaine and Nicolas Charlet, who also co-wrote the screenplay. Laurent Lafitte plays the dual roles of Alex Floutard and Axel Chambon, appearing alongside Olga Kurylenko, Blanche Gardin, Monsieur Fraize, Zabou Breitman, and Bertrand Goncalves. Produced by Atelier de Production and 2L Productions, the movie has a runtime of 100 minutes. Since its release on March 4, 2026, the film has received a rating of 6.4/10 on TMDB based on 105 votes.