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Synopsis
As a child, Mélanie shows great promise as a pianist. While auditioning for a music scholarship, one of the judges causes a disruption that throws off the girl’s playing. she locks her piano and does not play again. As a grown woman, Mélanie will set in motion a long-awaited plan for revenge.
Synopsis
As a child, Mélanie shows great promise as a pianist. While auditioning for a music scholarship, one of the judges causes a disruption that throws off the girl’s playing. she locks her piano and does not play again. As a grown woman, Mélanie will set in motion a long-awaited plan for revenge.
Our take
Part revenge story, part riveting relationship drama, this lean psychological thriller generates suspense from the shifting power dynamics between its two pianist protagonists: Déborah François (L’enfant) & Catherine Frot (Marguerite). Director Denis Dercourt keeps us right on the edge of our seats.