In the Shadow of Iris

In the Shadow of Iris is a drama thriller centered on the disappearance of Iris, the wife of a wealthy banker named Antoine Doriot, in the city of Paris. While the situation appears to be a kidnapping involving a ransom demand and a police investigation, the truth involves a complex web of lies and deception. A debt-ridden mechanic named Max is drawn into a dangerous scheme involving secret desires and violence, as the events are not what they seem to the authorities.

Directed by Jalil Lespert, this 2016 production followed his 2014 film Yves Saint Laurent and preceded his 2025 projects, Dakar Chronicles and Dakar: Race Against the Desert. The film was a joint effort between Belgium, France, and the United States, involving production companies such as Universal Pictures and Canal+. The cast features Romain Duris, Charlotte Le Bon, and Camille Cottin, with Lespert also appearing on screen as Antoine Doriot.

The film has received a moderate reception from viewers. On IMDb, it holds a rating of 6.1/10 based on 4,900 votes, while it has a slightly lower score of 5.9/10 on TMDB from 269 votes.