On June 16, 2025, Juliette Binoche graced the French premiere of The Return at the Pathé Palace in Paris, transforming the evening into more than just a red carpet event—it became a cinematic masterclass.

Before the screening, Binoche led a reflective conversation hosted by journalist Anne-Claire Cieutat, where she revisited her storied career and shared insights into her portrayal of Penelope, a woman haunted by time and absence. The film, directed by Uberto Pasolini, reimagines the final chapters of Homer’s Odyssey with quiet intensity. Binoche stars opposite Ralph Fiennes, marking their first on-screen reunion since The English Patient nearly three decades ago.

In The Return, Penelope is no longer just a symbol of loyalty—Binoche renders her as a figure of immovable strength and quiet devastation, standing firm in a palace full of suitors while her long-lost husband, Ulysses, returns a broken man.