Based on a True Story (2017)

A writer goes through a tough period after the release of her latest book, as she gets involved with an obsessive admirer.

Director:

Roman Polanski

Writers:

Olivier Assayas (screenplay), Roman Polanski (screenplay)

Stars:

Emmanuelle Seigner, Eva Green, Vincent Perez

1 win & 1 nomination.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Emmanuelle Seigner	...	Delphine Dayrieux
Eva Green	...	Elle
Vincent Perez	...	François
Dominique Pinon	...	Raymond
Camille Chamoux	...	Oriane, l'attachée de presse
Brigitte Roüan	...	La documentaliste du lycée
Josée Dayan	...	Karina
Noémie Lvovsky	...	La commissaire d'exposition
Leonello Brandolini	...	L'éditeur italien
Elisabeth Quin	...	La journaliste
Damien Bonnard	...	Le preneur de son
Saadia Bentaïeb	...	Jeanne
Véronique Vasseur	...	La mère de Delphine
Stanislas Moreau	...	Le barman
Valérie de Monza	...	Femme Salon du livre (as Valérie Schiatti de Monza)

Storyline

Basking in the tremendous success of her debut autobiographical novel dedicated to her late mother, suddenly, the lonely Parisian author, Delphine Dayrieux, realises that there are cold and unrelenting haters among a sea of worshippers. On the other hand, though, there's Elle--the passionate admirer, and cryptic new friend--who takes Delphine by surprise, and just like that, worms her way into the unsuspecting writer's life. However, who is truly this elusive and alluringly enigmatic woman who is bent on helping Delphine break through a persistent writer's block? More and more, Elle becomes designingly indispensable. Can she jolt Delphine out of her torpor?

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Plot Keywords:

lesbian subtext | party | laptop | cigarette smoking | female novelist | 

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Genres:

Drama | Mystery | Thriller

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Did You Know?

Trivia

This is the seventh Roman Polanski film to be shown at the Cannes Film Festival.

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Goofs

When Delphine uses her phone to record notes the time displayed on the lock-screen is 16:41, in the next shot of the phone the time is 10:11.

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Quotes

Elle: People are tired of surprises and twist endings.

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Soundtracks

Come Closer
Written by Alain Mayeras
Performed by the Alain Mayeras Trio

User Reviews

Super talented Eva Green reanimates a mediocre plot

Eva Green made 'D'après une histoire vraie' captivating. Her performance is beyond art. She has insanely captivating energy as Elle. Eva brings tension, alertness, and suspense on screen. She'll own you if you watch this. Other than that, the movie is solid average. It has that unique emotion that follows you from the beginning to the end. Actors played great roles, considering the part mentioned above, because the plot has gaps.

Details

Official Sites:

Official Site [France] Official site [Japan]

Country:

France Poland Belgium

Language:

French

Release Date:

1 November 2017 (France)

Also Known As:

Basada en hechos reales

Filming Locations:

France

Box Office

Budget:

EUR10,000,000 (estimated)

Cumulative Worldwide Gross:

$3,988,331

Company Credits

Production Co:

Wy Productions, R.P. Productions, Mars Films

Technical Specs

Runtime:

100 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Color:

Color Black and White (one scene)

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1