Based on a True Story

Based on a True Story

2017 · 97 min · ★ 5.7 · Thriller, Mystery

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.

Directed by Roman Polanski · Written by Olivier Assayas

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