Based on a True Story (film)

Based on a True Story
Directed by Roman Polanski
Produced by Wassim Béji
Written by Olivier Assayas
Roman Polanski
Starring Eva Green
Emmanuelle Seigner
Music by Alexandre Desplat
Cinematography Paweł Edelman
Edited by Margot Meynier
Release date
  • 27 May 2017 (2017-05-27) (Cannes)
  • 1 November 2017 (2017-11-01) (France)
Running time
110 minutes
Country France
Language French

Based on a True Story (French: D'après une histoire vraie) is a 2017 French drama film directed by Roman Polanski. It was screened out of competition at the 2017 Cannes Film Festival.[1]

Plot

The film focuses on writer Delphine (Seigner), who achieved her first career success, publishing her debut novel dedicated to her mother. However, she soon starts receiving anonymous letters accusing her of exposing her family to the public. Suffering from depression and writer's block, Delphine meets and begins a romance with a mysterious younger woman (Green) who is seductive, intelligent, and intuitive and who understands Delphine better than anyone else.

Cast

Director and stars promoting the film at the 2017 Cannes Film Festival.

References

  1. Steve Pond (27 April 2017). "Cannes Film Festival Adds Roman Polanski Film to Lineup". The Wrap. Retrieved 27 April 2017.
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