The Unknown

About The Unknown

David Zimmerman, almost 40, is a photographer but no one knows it. When friends drag him to a wild party, he spots a woman in the crowd and can’t take his eyes off her, he follows her… A few hours later, David wakes up: he’s in the body of the unknown woman.

The Unknown is a 2026 fantasy mystery film directed by Arthur Harari. Léa Seydoux stars as Eva Helsinger, Niels Schneider as David Zimmerman, Valérie Dréville as Gabi Zimmerman, and Lilith Grasmug as Malia.

Released in August 2026, it runs 140 minutes. Written by Arthur Harari and Lucas Harari.

Shelv files it under photographer, identity, sex, and abortion.

Beau Is Afraid, I Saw the TV Glow, and The Tree of Life make useful companions to The Unknown, all filed under existentialism, mother son relationship, and suicide.