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Based on a True Story

20171h 37m5.7 / 10

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.

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Based on a True Story was released November 1, 2017. We don't have a confirmed streaming, rental or purchase option yet.

Synopsis

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.

More about Based on a True Story

Cast

Emmanuelle SeignerDelphine
Eva GreenElle
Vincent PerezFrançois
Dominique PinonRaymond
Brigitte RoüanThe Documentalist
Camille ChamouxThe Press Agent
Josée DayanKarina
Noémie LvovskyThe Exhibition Curator

Credits

Directed by
Roman Polanski
Written by
Roman Polanski, Olivier Assayas, Delphine de Vigan

Production details

Status
Released
Original language
French
Original title
D'après une histoire vraie
Budget
$11.3M

Production

  • WY ProductionsFrance
  • R.P. ProductionsFrance
  • France 2 CinémaFrance
  • Mars FilmsFrance
  • Monolith FilmsPoland
  • Belga ProductionsBelgium

Themes

based on novel or bookbook signingcreative crisisfemale friendshipghost writernovelistparis, france