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Based on a True Story (2017)

D'après une histoire vraie

Thriller, Mystery • 1h 37m

Overview

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.

Director: Roman Polanski

Best English-Friendly Release

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Format

1080p Blu-ray

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Length

97 mins

Type

Movie

Last Updated

6 months ago

Contributors

Best English-Friendly Release

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Length
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