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- 2000
- R
- Empire Pictures Inc.
- 1 h 57 m
- 2000
- R
- Empire Pictures Inc.
- 1 h 57 m
Summary Catherine Deneuve is the alcoholic wife of a diamond merchant who must re-enter the secretive and glamorous world of the gem trade upon her husband's death.
Directed By: Nicole Garcia
Written By: Jacques Fieschi, Nicole Garcia
- 2000
- R
- Empire Pictures Inc.
- 1 h 57 m
- 2000
- R
- Empire Pictures Inc.
- 1 h 57 m
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Summary Catherine Deneuve is the alcoholic wife of a diamond merchant who must re-enter the secretive and glamorous world of the gem trade upon her husband's death.
Directed By: Nicole Garcia
Written By: Jacques Fieschi, Nicole Garcia
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Generally Favorable
Based on 18 Critic Reviews
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Metascore
Generally Favorable
Based on 18 Critic Reviews
74
94% Positive
17 Reviews
17 Reviews
0% Mixed
0 Reviews
0 Reviews
6% Negative
1 Review
1 Review
Taut and nuanced from start to finish, with memorable, lived-in central characters and an appealingly melancholy tone, helmer/co-scripter Nicole Garcia’s third feature has what it takes.
This human level is always there beneath the thriller elements. The screenplay takes care to bring the crime story and the personal histories together, so that even the crossed lines of romance work as plot points, not just sentiment.
Fascinating noir, which will long be remembered for its extraordinary lead performance by Catherine Deneuve.
Garcia's dialogue is wonderfully crafted, short, sharp and resonant, and her elegant direction is delicate and handsome.
Overall a well-played chess match of a movie.
Deneuve has never been better.
Heavy-handed, predictable and almost completely unbelievable.
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Awards
César Awards, France
• 12 Nominations
Venice Film Festival
• 1 Win & 2 Nominations
