In the Beginning
France, present day. A professional conman passes himself off as the boss of a construction site building a highway extension. He cons the whole region, hires dozens of workers and cynically enjoys the profits of his scam until he meets the lady mayor of a small village that the road will go through. She intrigues and unsettles him, before revealing to him a world he never knew: feelings. How far will he go now to save his victims and save himself from his own lies?
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📋 Film Details
| Original Title | À l'origine |
| Year | 2009 |
| Country | France |
| Genre | Drama |
| Director | Xavier Giannoli |
| Runtime | 130 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 6.6/10 (145 votes) |
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Xavier Giannoli constructs a narrative that explores redemption not through grand gestures, but through the quiet erosion of a cynical persona. The film relies on the stark contrast between the concrete reality of the construction site and the fragile emotional landscape being discovered within.
What lingers after the final frame is a poignant ambiguity about identity and the price of building a new self. It’s a drama of subtle gestures and profound change. — MovieFinder Editorial
Director: Xavier Giannoli
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Best viewed undisturbed, allowing its slow-burn character study to fully resonate.
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