Most of the time, French movies are remade in (very average) American versions. This time, we have a French movie which is actually a remake of (unknown) American movie ('Fingers' by James Tobak with Harvey Keitel). Quite surprising... Even more surprising is that this "remake" happens to be a great movie! The directing is great, the acting is awesome and the story is just fascinating. It is a ver... read more
Description:Tom (Romain Duris) seems destined to follow in his father's footsteps as a Parisian property shark until a chance encounter with his late mother's music agent leads him to believe he can become a concert pianist. With the help of a beautiful Chinese virtuoso, he starts preparing for a critical audition and making positive changes in hTom (Romain Duris) seems destined to follow in his father's footsteps as a Parisian property shark until a chance encounter with his late mother's music agent leads him to believe he can become a concert pianist. With the help of a beautiful Chinese virtuoso, he starts preparing for a critical audition and making positive changes in his life. But secrets from his past threaten to destroy his plans for the future.... (more)(less)
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A man finds his heart and soul torn between loyalty to his family and a need to be redeemed from his violent lifestyle in this powerful drama from France."
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Plot: Should Tom make like his thuggish father or pursue his dream of becoming a pianist?
This is actually a French remake of the Harvey Keitel film "Fingers" (1978). Despite my love for Keitel and for this film I still doubt I'll watch the original.
This film deals more with internal emotional conflict. There is some external conflict but that is secondary to the story of the conflicts of ones nature and past versus what one dreams of becoming."
Prisoner 1138 added this to a list 1 year, 9 months ago
"Original Title: 'De battre mon coeur s'est arrêté'
Directed by: Jacques Audiard
Plot: Thomas wonders if he should follow his father (criminal) footsteps or if he should follow his dream of becoming a renowned pianist.
Note: Most of the time, French movies are remade in (very average) American versions. This time, we have a French movie which is actually a remake of (unknown) American movie ('Fingers' by James Tobak with Harvey Keitel). Quite surprising... Even more surprising is that "
“Most of the time, French movies are remade in (very average) American versions. This time, we have a French movie which is actually a remake of (unknown) American movie ('Fingers' by James Tobak with Harvey Keitel). Quite surprising... Even more surprising is that this "remake" happens to be a great movie! The directing is great, the acting is awesome and the story is just fascinating. It is a very good movie and it is definitely worth a look, especially if you're interested in French movies.” read more
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