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The Beat That My Heart Skipped

2005, Movie, 1h 47min

A riveting character study in the guise of a gritty underworld thriller, Jacques Audiard’s international breakthrough features an explosive performance from Romain Duris as a real-estate broker torn between the dirty dealings of his slumlord father (Niels Arestrup) and his recently rekindled love for classical piano. Can music offer salvation from a life of sin? Winner of eight César Awards, including Best Film, this bold reimagining of the New Hollywood cult classic FINGERS showcases Audiard’s gift for balancing breathtaking tension with galvanic human drama.

Country: France

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Reviews

Critic David Parkinson

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Simmering study of a petty hood-cum-wannabe pianist succumbing to his innate violent side...

Read full review at Empire

Critic Kasper Christoffer Larsen

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...en rigtig gedigen spændende film at være i selskab med - på god gammeldags manér.

Read full review at Cinemazone

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A young real estate agent, Thomas Seyr, is torn between his father's dirty business dealings and his own dream of becoming a concert pianist. After a chance encounter with his mother's former manager, Thomas begins to prepare for an audition, but the pressures of his day job and personal life threaten to derail his musical ambitions. As he juggles his responsibilities and passions, Thomas must confront the darker side of his world and make a choice that will define his future. With a gripping performance by Romain Duris, this French thriller keeps viewers on the edge of their seats until the very end.

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