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

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

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Plot Keywords:

female novelist | female protagonist | lesbian subtext | based on novel | f rated | 

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Genres:

Drama | Mystery | Thriller

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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:

€10,000,000 (estimated)

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

Did You Know?

Trivia

This film marks Eva Green's return to French cinema after exclusively doing English-language films and television for the last 13 years.

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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.

User Reviews

Polanski as he is

Although Polanski made his outstanding movies so far, this one is remarkable as the one before, La Vénus à la fourrure. Based on only two characters, the story reveals psychological movements in human behaviour, with one who is opened and unsecure and the other, who is actually dictating everything, in disguise, towards the goal it wants to achieve. Eva Green and Emmanuelle Seigner are really good pair and great match for this plot. Reccomendation for all of the Polanski's lovers.