False Confessions(2017)

1h 22m
- Comedy
- Drama

Release Date: Jul 14, 2017 | Limited

Luc Bondy's final feature film as director draws talent from both stage and screen to bring Pierre de Marivaux's 1737 play into 21st century Paris. Isabelle Huppert commands the screen as Araminte, the wealthy widow who unwittingl...

Releases

Original Release | Jul 14, 2017

Box Office

Results

Opening Weekend US & Canada:
$7,361
Total US & Canada:
$29,245
Total International
$26,920
Total Worldwide:
$56,165

Director & Top Cast

Luc Bondy
Director

Marie-Louise Bischofberger
Director

Georges Fatna
Laquais John

Technical Specifications

Sound Mix: Stereo

Aspect Ratio: 16:9 HD

Other Details

Country of Origin: France

Summaries

Plot Summary

Luc Bondys final feature film as director draws talent from both stage and screen to bring Marivauxs play into 21st century Paris. Isabelle Huppert commands the screen as Araminte, the wealthy widow who unwittingly hires the smitten Dorante (Garrel) as her accountant. Secrets and lies accumulate as Dorante and his accomplice, Aramintes manservant Dubois (Yves Jacques), manipulate not only the good-hearted Araminte, but also her friend and confidante, Marton (Manon Combes). Dorante, by turns pitiable and proficient, but always deferential to his social better, walks a fine line in his quest to arouse an equal desire in the object of his affections. Bulle Ogier delivers a memorable turn as Aramintes mother, who suspects the young mans intentions, but wants to push her daughter into the arms of an aged, hard-up Count (Jean-Pierre Malo). Filmed in part on-site at the Théâtre de lOdéon, the film blurs the distinction between stage and screen, offering a new turn on this classic take on the psychology of love.

Storyline

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