
The Beat That My Heart Skipped
Can music tame the raging soul?
Directed by Jacques Audiard
Produced by Why Not Productions, Sédif Productions
A neo-noir character study about a morally compromised man caught between the corrupting pull of crime and the redemptive possibility of art, anchored by the transformative power of music.
A ruthless real estate agent discovers a passion for piano and auditions with help from a young virtuoso, but the pressures of his corrupt career threaten to derail his musical aspirations.
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Is The Beat That My Heart Skipped sad? Yes. More sad than 82% of films.
Is The Beat That My Heart Skipped scary? Somewhat. More frightening than 61% of films.
Is The Beat That My Heart Skipped easy watching? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
Does The Beat That My Heart Skipped end with hope? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
Is The Beat That My Heart Skipped violent? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
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