Based on a True Story
Synopsis
Delphine is the author of an autobiographical novel that became a bestseller. After a draining promotional tour, when she feels out of place and unable to begin writing again, she meets Elle, a young, attractive, intelligent, and intuitive woman who seems to understand her better than anyone.
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Edited by Margot MeynierShot by Pawel EdelmanScored by Alexandre DesplatDesigned by Jean Rabasse
Box Office
2017 · Box office
Produced on a $11.3M budget
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$11.3M
Also known as
- Nach einer wahren Geschichtede
- Based on a True Storyen
- Basada en hechos realeses
- Quello che non so di leiit
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Cast & Crew
21 unique people credited
Top billed cast
Emmanuelle Seigner
as Delphine Dayrieux
Eva Green
as Elle
Vincent Perez
as François
Dominique Pinon
as Raymond
Brigitte Rouan
as La documentaliste du lycée
Camille Chamoux
as Oriane, l'attachée de presse
Josee Dayan
as Karina
Noemie Lvovsky
as La commissaire d'exposition
Leonello Brandolini
as L'éditeur italien
Edith Le Merdy
as La voisine
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1Writers
3Producers
1Other crew
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