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Le Charlatan

2005 · 106 min Comedy
7.0 / 10 · TMDB

An aging Parisian charlatan, posing as a psychic, holds court in his modest apartment, skillfully manipulating a stream of gullible clients. His carefully orchestrated routine is disrupted when a young woman seeks his services, her genuine faith and unusual request planting the first seeds of doubt in his cynical trade. A delicate comedy unfolds in the space between fraudulent tricks and sudden flickers of conscience, exploring the human hunger for miracles and those who profit from it.

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Year 2005
Country France
Genre Comedy
Director Stéphane Bertin
Runtime 106 min.
Rating TMDB: 7.0/10 (1 votes)

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🎬 MovieFinder's Take

The film foregoes broad farce, opting for an ironic, almost chamber-like tone. Its humor stems from precise observations of situational absurdity and the lead actor's masterful performance, which walks a fine line between roguishness and weary humanity.

What lingers after the final scene is a surprisingly warm and clever comedy, where laughter at the characters' quirks gently gives way to a soft melancholy and understanding. — MovieFinder Editorial

Director: Stéphane Bertin

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The dusty half-light of an apartment, the muted glow of a lampshade, the distant murmur of a Parisian street.

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