

The Page Turner
2006-08-09 · 85 min · ★ 6.6
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.
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- Directors
- Denis Dercourt
- Production companies
- Diaphana Films, Les Films à Un Dollar, Artificial Eye Film Company
- Countries
- France
- Status
- Released
- Revenue
- USD 9,259,604
Top Cast
Catherine FrotAriane Fouchécourt
Déborah FrançoisMélanie Prouvost
Pascal GreggoryJean Fouchécourt
Christine CittiMadame Prouvost
Clotilde MolletVirginie
Jacques BonnafféMonsieur Prouvost
Xavier de GuillebonLaurent
André MarconMr. Werker
Martine ChevallierMrs. Onfray
Michèle ErnouMonique
Jacques SottyConservatory jurorTitle information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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