Cannes 2026: Refn’s Her Private Hell Takes Filmmaking to the Edge
Nicolas Winding Refn returns to Cannes with Her Private Hell, a surreal, enigmatic horror-thriller set in a misty, futuristic city. The film follows an actress (Elle) navigating offscreen drama, a volatile cast, and a brutal shoot (reported 85 takes for a single scene) as co-stars Havana Rose Liu and Kristine Froseth figure into a tense dynamic, with Leather Man stalking the city. Refn quotes a near-death experience as reigniting his creative drive for the project.