France / Poland,
2013, 96 min
(Alternative: 92 min)
Directed by:
Roman PolańskiCinematography:
Pawel EdelmanComposer:
Alexandre DesplatVOD (3)
Plots(1)
Alone in a Parisian theatre after a day of auditions, director Thomas (Mathieu Amalric) is complaining over the phone to his fiancée about the poor quality of the actresses. As he prepares to leave Vanda (Emmanuelle Seigner) suddenly appears: an unbridled and brazen whirlwind of energy that embodies everything Thomas hates. But when Thomas finds himself backed into a corner and lets her try her luck, he is amazed to see Vanda transformed. Not only has she found the right props and costumes, but she understands the character (whose name she shares) intimately, and knows all her lines by heart. The "audition" lengthens and intensifies, and Thomas's attraction starts to develop into an obsession. (Artificial Eye)
(more)Awards
- Winner
- Nominations
César Awards
- 2014 - Roman Polański (Best Director)
- 2014 - Best Film
- 2014 - Mathieu Amalric (Best Actor)
- 2014 - Emmanuelle Seigner (Best Actress)
- 2014 - David Ives, Roman Polański (Best Adaptation)
- 2014 - Alexandre Desplat (Best Original Music)
- 2014 - Best Sound
Polish Film Awards
- 2014 - Alexandre Desplat (Best Score)
Cannes Film Festival
- 2013 - Roman Polański (Golden Palm - Official Competition)