The Page Turner

The Page Turner

2006 · 85 min · ★ 6.6 · Drama, Music, Thriller

Mélanie Prouvost, a ten-year-old butcher's daughter, is a gifted pianist. That is why she and her parents decide that she sit for the Conservatory entrance exam. Although Mélanie is very likely to be admitted, she unfortunately gets distracted by the president of the jury's offhand attitude and she fails. Ten years later, Mélanie becomes her page turner, waiting patiently for her revenge.

Directed by Denis Dercourt · Written by Denis Dercourt

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