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Sophie left her homeland, the United States, after a secret tragedy. In Paris, she divides her time between an opera house, where she is the dresser for a great Swedish singer, and amateur theater. David, her director, pushes her to her limits: she cannot refuse, so stubbornly, to live and love again. Little by little, Sophie lets herself be disturbed by her speech, and moved by the amorous games and the sensual atmosphere of the opera on which she is working, "Le Chevalier a la rose" by Richard Strauss. After each performance, Sophie sees a silent young man, Valentin. She is convinced that he is coming for the beautiful singer. But one day, he speaks to her, and Sophie finally becomes an actress of her own story.
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📋 Film Details
| Year | 2007 |
| Country | France, Portugal |
| Genre | Drama |
| Director | Florence Colombani |
| Runtime | 77 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 5.0/10 (1 votes) |
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The film constructs a delicate metaphor of personal rebirth through art, using the opera as a mirror for the protagonist's inner drama. It relies on the contrast between theatrical grandeur and quiet pain, exploring how borrowed words and roles can help one find an authentic voice.
What lingers after viewing is a melancholic yet luminous sense of healing, where every frame is filled with the quiet music of glances and Parisian hues. It’s a tender, hard-won ode to re-emergence. — MovieFinder Editorial
Director: Florence Colombani
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With a cup of tea on a quiet evening, allow yourself to sink into its deliberate, soothing rhythm.
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