Masquerade

2022 2h 15m FR

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6.8

SOLID

★6.8TMDB · 471

ComedyCrimeDramaRomance

Synopsis

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Adrien, an attractive dancer whose career was shattered by a motorcycle accident, squanders his youth in idleness. His life changes when he meets Margot, who lives off scams and amorous manipulations.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Pierre Niney
Adrien Saillard
Isabelle Adjani
Martha Duval
François Cluzet
Simon Laurenti
Marine Vacth
Margot
Emmanuelle Devos
Carole Laurenti
Laura Morante
Giulia Margoni
Charles Berling
Jean-Charles
Nicolas Briançon
Laurent Bardin

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Nicolas Bedos
Writers: Nicolas Bedos
Languages: English, French, Italian, Spanish
Countries: France, Belgium

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MONEY

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Earned back only 48% of its budget on initial theatrical — a commercial disappointment on release.

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ERA

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Released 4 years ago.

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WORLD

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Dialogue crosses 4 languages: English, French, Italian, Spanish.

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WORLD

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International production across 2 countries: France, Belgium.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Nicolas Bedos, shot by Laurent Tangy. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Clément Selitzki shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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CAST

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Pierre Niney and Isabelle Adjani and François Cluzet carry the top of the cast.

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt14534796 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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The take

Nicolas Bedos directs. Laurent Tangy behind the camera. Clément Selitzki cuts. A commercial under-performer on release. Produced in France, Belgium. Dialogue in English, French, Italian, Spanish.

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1Earned back only 48% of its budget on initial theatrical — a commercial disappointment on release.
2Released 4 years ago.
3Dialogue crosses 4 languages: English, French, Italian, Spanish.
4International production across 2 countries: France, Belgium.
5Directed by Nicolas Bedos, shot by Laurent Tangy. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
6Editor Clément Selitzki shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
7Pierre Niney and Isabelle Adjani and François Cluzet carry the top of the cast.
8IMDB entry: tt14534796 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.