The Page Turner

The Page Turner

6.6IMDb Score
Released:2006-08-09
Duration:85 min
Country:France
Director:Denis Dercourt
Actors:Catherine Frot, Déborah François, Pascal Greggory, Christine Citti, Clotilde Mollet
Production:Diaphana Films, Les Films à Un Dollar, Artificial Eye Film Company

Overview:

Mélanie Prouvost, a ten-year-old butcher's daughter, is a gifted pianist. That is why she and her parents decide that she sit for the Conservatory entrance exam. Although Mélanie is very likely to be admitted, she unfortunately gets distracted by the president of the jury's offhand attitude and she fails. Ten years later, Mélanie becomes her page turner, waiting patiently for her revenge.

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