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.
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The Page Turner
Drama · Music · Thriller · 2006
Mélanie Prouvost, a ten-year-old butcher's daughter, is a gifted pianist. That is why she and her parents decide that she sit for the Conservatory entrance exam. Although Mélanie is very likely to be admitted, she unfortunately gets distracted by the president of the jury's offhand attitude and she fails. Ten years later, Mélanie becomes her page turner, waiting patiently for her revenge.
Movie details
The Page Turner
2006 Drama · Music · Thriller 1h 25m
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TMDB
6.6 / 10
Community rating
Mélanie Prouvost, a ten-year-old butcher's daughter, is a gifted pianist. That is why she and her parents decide that she sit for the Conservatory entrance exam. Although Mélanie is very likely to be admitted, she unfortunately gets distracted by the president of the jury's offhand attitude and she fails. Ten years later, Mélanie becomes her page turner, waiting patiently for her revenge.
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Cast & crew
Directed by
Denis Dercourt
Written by
Denis Dercourt · Jacques Sotty
Catherine Frot
Ariane Fouchécourt
Déborah François
Mélanie Prouvost
Pascal Greggory
Jean Fouchécourt
Christine Citti
Madame Prouvost
Clotilde Mollet
Virginie
Jacques Bonnaffé
Monsieur Prouvost
Xavier de Guillebon
Laurent
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“Importance has entered the chat.”
The production keeps announcing its significance, as though awards-season posture were proof of insight.