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The Page Turner

2006-08-09 · 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.

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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 FrotCatherine FrotAriane Fouchécourt
Déborah FrançoisDéborah FrançoisMélanie Prouvost
Pascal GreggoryPascal GreggoryJean Fouchécourt
Christine CittiChristine CittiMadame Prouvost
Clotilde MolletClotilde MolletVirginie
Jacques BonnafféJacques BonnafféMonsieur Prouvost
Xavier de GuillebonXavier de GuillebonLaurent
Antoine MartynciowTristan Fouchécourt
André MarconAndré MarconMr. Werker
Julie RichaletMélanie as a child
Martine ChevallierMartine ChevallierMrs. Onfray
Arièle ButauxPrésentatrice radio
Michèle ErnouMichèle ErnouMonique
Danièle DouetWoman from the autograph
Mark ReedMc Guerman
Jean ChrétienMathias
François RosolatoConservatory juror
Alexis MonceauxConservatory juror
Jacques SottyJacques SottyConservatory juror
Catherine LebaigueConservatory juror

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