Pascal Bonitzer, renowned for his critical eye and subtle narrative approach in films such as Petit Paysan, returns with a captivating comedy-drama, Le Tableau volé. Starring Alex Lutz, Léa Drucker and Nora Hamzawi, this film interweaves art history, mystery and complex personal dynamics. At the heart of the plot, a recently rediscovered painting by Egon Schiele, looted during the Second World War, is the catalyst for a series of unexpected discoveries and confrontations.
André Masson(Alex Lutz), auctioneer at Scottie's, is intrigued by the receipt of an anonymous letter claiming that a painting by Egon Schiele, who disappeared in 1939, is in a worker's home in Mulhouse. Skeptical but piqued by curiosity, André goes to the scene and discovers, against all odds, that the painting is authentic. What begins as the high point of his career soon turns into a formidable challenge, putting his reputation and safety at stake. Aided by Bertina(Léa Drucker), his ex-wife and colleague, and Aurore(Nora Hamzawi), his eccentric intern, André plunges into a case that forces him to navigate between the arcana of lost art and the shadows of the past.
Le Tableau volé is aimed at audiences who enjoy intelligent dramatic comedies and appreciate well-crafted plots with a touch of history. The film offers an original exploration of historical responsibility and the quest for truth, themes rarely approached with lightness and humor in French cinema. Alex Lutz's performance, blending gravity and irony, promises to captivate viewers, while the script offers a balanced mix of suspense and emotion, enriched by piquant dialogue and unexpected situations.
With Le Tableau volé, Pascal Bonitzer invites viewers to reflect on questions of memory, art and identity through the prism of an iconic painting. This dramatic comedy is not only a journey into the artistic past, but also a tribute to art's ability to reveal the truth. A work that should appeal to fans of thoughtful, engaged films, to be (re)discovered on VOD from September 3, 2024.
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