Based on a True Story
D'après une histoire vraie
2017 · 1h 37m · Mystery, Thriller · France, Poland · Rated 12 (DE)
Delphine is the author of an autobiographical novel that has become a bestseller. Exhausted by the promotional tour, just when she feels out of place, paralyzed by the idea of having to start writing again, she meets Elle, a young, attractive, intelligent, intuitive woman who seems to understand her better than anyone.
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Roman PolanskiBased on the novel by
Delphine de Vigan5.7Smart score
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based on novel or bookbook signingcreative crisisfemale friendshipghost writernovelistparis, france
Rating12 (DE)
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