Only the Serpent Knows
Martin Verdet, Olivier Séror / documentaire / 76 min / 2026
Two adult brothers find themselves alone in their childhood villa. They film themselves talking about the incest that one of them suffered as a child, perpetrated by his sister. Over the course of a single day, the questions of impossible forgiveness, the guilt of a child and the responsibility of parents, as well as the incest between Adam and Eve, which is said to have been omitted from Genesis, become intertwined in this great labyrinth.
Fiche technique
Writers : Olivier Séror, Patrick Séror and Martin Verdet
Directors : Olivier Séror et Martin Verdet
Edit : Olivier Séror et Martin Verdet
Photography and sound: Martin Verdet
Sound edit : Romain Cadilhac
Sound mix : Philippe Grivel
Color grading : Pierre Sudre
Translation and subtitles : Anita Conrade
Producers:
Raphaël Pillosio - l'atelier documentaire
Cédric Venail - Huckleberry Films
Country : France
Genre : documentary
Year of production : 2026
Language : Français
Subtitles available : Anglais
Runtime : 76min
image : 16/9
Sound : Stéréo
Original Format : HD
Broadcast Format: DCP, Digital Files
Projections et festivals
FIDMarseille 2026 - Grand Prix of French Competition
Locarno, Suisse 2026 - Marco Zucchi Award at Critic's Week
DOCLISBOA 2026 - Riscos Section