The Page Turner

The Page Turner

Directed by Denis Dercourt

Produced by Diaphana Films, Les Films à Un Dollar

200685 min6.6 / 10

A tense psychological thriller about a woman's decade-long obsession with revenge against the pianist who derailed her musical dreams, built on paranoia and the dangerous intimacy of their rekindled relationship.

Mélanie Prouvost, a ten-year-old butcher's daughter, is a gifted pianist. That is why she and her parents decide that she sit for the Conservatory entrance exam. Although Mélanie is very likely to be admitted, she unfortunately gets distracted by the president of the jury's offhand attitude and she fails. Ten years later, Mélanie becomes her page turner, waiting patiently for her revenge.

Questions people ask

  • Is The Page Turner sad? Yes. More sad than 88% of films.

  • Does The Page Turner end with hope? Barely. Less hopeful than 80% of films.

  • Is The Page Turner scary? Somewhat. More frightening than 61% of films.

  • Is The Page Turner easy watching? Not especially. Less comforting than 61% of films.

  • Is The Page Turner violent? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

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Cinnamon Score

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Rarity59

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Surprise21

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Love50

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Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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