They are cultivated, retired music teachers. It puts you in an existential mode. "[47], Christopher Hooton of The Independent said it was "Cannes' only real high point. Working with two cameras solves part of that problem while giving you the opportunity to do things that you wouldn’t do before."[16]. Djian's novel was released in 2012 and received the Prix Interallié (National Literary Award). Rather than calling an ambulance, she first tries to call her friends, and then decides to call Patrick. Patrick enters and attacks her in an ambiguous encounter that blurs the line between rape and consent, but Vincent, who was already in the house, sneaks up behind Patrick and bashes him in the back of the skull. [55], On 26 September 2016, the National Center of Cinematography and the moving image selected Elle as the French entry for the Best Foreign Language Film at the 89th Academy Awards. [29] On 14 April 2016, it was announced that the film had been selected to compete for the Palme d'Or in the main competition section at the Cannes Film Festival. Keep track of everything you watch; tell your friends. During his 50th birthday party thrown by his wife, Remco's life takes a turn for the worse. "[62], Note: Entries scored out are when the award was not handed, Golden Globe Award for Best Foreign Language Film, Critics' Choice Movie Award for Best Foreign Language Film, Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film, Los Angeles Film Critics Association Award, San Sebastián International Film Festival, National Center of Cinematography and the moving image, Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, Santa Barbara International Film Festival, Washington D.C. 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[33], On 12 August 2016, it was announced Picturehouse had acquired distribution rights to release the film in the United Kingdom and Ireland. A couple going through a divorce must team up to find their son who has disappeared during one of their bitter arguments. [26] On 16 January 2016, the first trailer and the final poster were released. I don’t think the story is erotic; it’s about rape. And she's really interesting character because she's always go against predictable definitions of what it means to be a woman, what it means to be a man. Michèle is later attacked in her home by the assailant and, after stabbing his hand and unmasking him, learns that he is Patrick. No time is provided for settling into one's seat as the opening scene stuns us with a brutal sexual attack by a masked intruder. On Christmas Eve, Irène suffers a stroke and begs her daughter to go see her father before she dies in hospital. Sony, who had previously acquired Verhoeven's Black Book, said in a statement, "This thriller is Paul Verhoeven at his very best and Isabelle Huppert gives the performance of a lifetime. "[34] The film was released in the United Kingdom on 10 March 2017, which made it not eligible for the 70th British Academy Film Awards. [27], The first poster for the film was released in May 2015, during the Cannes Film Festival where SBS Productions sold the film internationally. "[46] Ben Croll of TheWrap believed the film was "riotously funny, and Isabelle Huppert has never been better. She confesses to Anna that she was having an affair with Robert. Sinopsis: Michèle, exitosa ejecutiva de una empresa de videojuegos, busca venganza tras ser violada por un desconocido en su propia casa. Ms. Huppert's performance allows this to cross many genres, and it is undoubtedly the best of the year in this category: a comically mean rape-revenge psychological thriller centered on consent and desire. Georges and Anne are an octogenarian couple. "[41] Guy Lodge of Variety said, "Isabelle Huppert might be our best living actor, and Elle might be Paul Verhoeven's best film. I hope all these actresses see the movie. Verhoeven added, "Sony has always been my home in the US, and I'm excited that Sony Classics will take care of Elle with the wonderful actress Isabelle Huppert. Elle è un film del 2016 diretto da Paul Verhoeven, con protagonista Isabelle Huppert. Every scene was choreographed, and Verhoeven storyboarded the whole film himself. Elle Movie. She is not a good friend, business partner, mother, daughter, wife or person. [17] Huppert had expressed interest in a screen adaptation of the book before Verhoeven, whom she described as "one of the best directors in the world for me,"[18] joined the production and accepted the part immediately, "I had no doubt about the integrity to the role. [28] On 11 March 2016, French film magazine Le Film français announced that SBS Distribution moved up the release date from 21 September to 25 May 2016. Vincent is now more assertive in his relationship and career, while Michèle reconciles with both Josie and Anna; the latter offers to move in with her now that they have both severed their relationships with Robert. A married couple is terrorized by a series of surveillance videotapes left on their front porch. She receives harassing text messages from her assailant at a blocked number, indicating he is stalking her. When she resolutely tracks the man down, they are both drawn into a curious and thrilling game-a game that may, at any moment, spiral out of control. 67 of 108 people found this review helpful. Elle Movie. Photograph: Allstar/Picturehouse Entertainment. Movies. Get a sneak peek of the new version of this page. Is she demented? [21] The film was also shot in a house for Huppert's character in Saint-Germain-en-Laye for five weeks. Afterwards, the bloodied victim calmly cleans the house, soaks in a tub and orders takeout. She’s not only a great actress but she is also especially imaginative and creative in her approach to the character. "[19], Principal photography began on 10 January 2015 for a ten-week shoot. Isabelle Huppert : Gabriel, son petit-fils de 8 ans, va bientôt faire ses premiers pas au cinéma Le 21/03/2021 à 13:27 par Hélène Pouzet Voir toutes les photos de She takes her time walking in front of his parked car after getting out, and then makes a point of leaving her gate unlocked. 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[13] Verhoeven's inability to convince a major American actress to play the part left him frustrated, as he later explained, "I agree that there are not many female parts – certainly not in American cinema. A successful businesswoman gets caught up in a game of cat and mouse as she tracks down the unknown man who raped her. This is what proper cinema for adults is all about. It's rumored that no major American actress would take on the role, which in the end, benefits the film greatly no other actress could have provided what was needed (except perhaps Barbara Stanwyck, who died more than 25 years ago). "[45] Jason Gorber of Twitch Film thought the film was "a masterwork by a master filmmaker, while Huppert's performance reminds the world once again what a treasure she is. The film stars Isabelle Huppert as a businesswoman who is raped in her home by a masked assailant and decides not to report it due to her past experience with police. Is she simply off-center? A practical joking father tries to reconnect with his hard working daughter by creating an outrageous alter ego and posing as her CEO's life coach. Starring: Isabelle Huppert, Laurent Lafitte, and Anne ConsignyElle Movie CLIP - How About We Order? [20] Filming took place in and around Paris. She engages in a vivid rape scenario with him. Menu. She does experiments in her mind to get to places that she would probably avoid in reality. für: sie) ist ein französisch-deutscher Erotikthriller von Paul Verhoeven aus dem Jahr 2016.Er basiert auf dem Roman Oh... von Philippe Djian und stellt eine selbstsichere Unternehmerin in den Mittelpunkt, gespielt von Isabelle Huppert, die in ihrem Haus überfallen und vergewaltigt wird, aber als Tochter eines Massenmörders den Gang zur Polizei meidet. It would probably have been banal and transparent. You must be a registered user to use the IMDb rating plugin. She pepper-sprays a man lurking outside her house, only to find out it is her ex-husband Richard, who was checking on her safety. Sandra is a factory worker who discovers that her workmates have opted for a EUR1,000 bonus in exchange for her dismissal. When the film wrapped, Verhoeven described the shoot as "difficult"[24] but later admitted that "in retrospect, it was very pleasant and easy. Factor in that he is now working with one of the best actresses on the planet in Isabelle Huppert, and we walk into the theatre with no assumptions but a high level of anticipation.The phrase 'tour de force' is no exaggeration for Ms. Huppert's performance here. It's a powerful and rare performance that is complemented by some fine supporting actors: Anne Consigny as Anna (Michele's friend and business partner), Christian Berkel as Robert (Anna's husband and Michele's play toy), Charles Berling as Richard (Michele's ex-husband), Judith Magre as Michele's mom, Laurent Lafitte as Patrick (the neighbor), and Jonas Bloquet as Vincent (the dim bulb son). Una consacrazione per Isabelle Huppert, 67 anni, musa di Cimino, Chabrol, Haneke, stella infaticabile che il regista di Elle, Paul Verhoeven, ha definito “vorace”. With Isabelle Huppert, Laurent Lafitte, Anne Consigny, Charles Berling. 15 Mar 2021 - 11:06am 'The Bureau' star Sara Giraudeau talks texting and … We see her as a confident business person, a sexual being – whether peering through binoculars at a neighbor or trysting with a married man - and a somewhat devious and devilish person intent on revenge. His business partners are scheming behind his back to sell him out and his former mistress shows up pregnant. 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Peter Bradshaw @PeterBradshaw1. (2016). Head of a successful video game company, she brings the same ruthless attitude to her love life as to business. "[9] He also considered Charlize Theron, Julianne Moore, Sharon Stone, Marion Cotillard, Diane Lane, and Carice van Houten for the role of Michèle, a businesswoman who is raped in her home by an unknown assailant and refuses to let it alter her precisely ordered life. But this stepping into the unknown, I think it’s very important in the life of an artist. A successful businesswoman gets caught up in a game of cat and mouse as she tracks down the unknown man who raped her. 99 talking about this. AFI Fest Gala Films 2016: Which Would You Most Like to See? It's a reminder that we never fully escape the shadow cast by our parents, and some pay a greater price than others. Title: On the way home from the prison, she gets into a car crash in a secluded area. 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