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A Perfect Man

A Perfect Man

Drama · Thriller · 2015

A struggling writer finds a shortcut to fame, but a blackmailer threatens to ruin his perfect life.

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A Perfect Man

2015 Drama · Thriller 1h 43m

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6.9 / 10

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A struggling writer finds a shortcut to fame, but a blackmailer threatens to ruin his perfect life.

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The people responsible.

Directed by

Yann Gozlan

Written by

Yann Gozlan · Guillaume Lemans

Pierre Niney

Pierre Niney

Mathieu Vasseur

Ana Girardot

Ana Girardot

Alice Fursac

André Marcon

André Marcon

Alain Fursac

Valéria Cavalli

Valéria Cavalli

Hélène Fursac

Thibault Vinçon

Thibault Vinçon

Stanislas Richer

Marc Barbé

Marc Barbé

Vincent

Sacha Mijovic

Sacha Mijovic

Franck

Court is in session

Put A Perfect Man on trial.

Two incompatible taste archetypes. One film. Read the arguments, then issue a completely binding cultural ruling.

The defence The Prestige Tourist

“Ambition earns the room.”

The film reaches for consequence and scale, accepting the risk of seriousness instead of shrinking from it.

The prosecution The Popcorn Loyalist

“Importance has entered the chat.”

The production keeps announcing its significance, as though awards-season posture were proof of insight.