Le Charlatan
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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📋 Film Details
| 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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