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Maestro

Maestro

Drama · Comedy · 2014

Henry, a young actor, finds himself involved in a film by cinema superstar, Cédric Rovere. Charmed by his benevolence, feelings hitherto unknown are aroused, while Rovere, intrigued by Henry's dream, lives this shoot as an unexpected gift.

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Maestro

2014 Drama · Comedy 1h 21m

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6.1 / 10

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Henry, a young actor, finds himself involved in a film by cinema superstar, Cédric Rovere. Charmed by his benevolence, feelings hitherto unknown are aroused, while Rovere, intrigued by Henry's dream, lives this shoot as an unexpected gift.

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The people responsible.

Directed by

Léa Fazer

Written by

Jocelyn Quivrin · Léa Fazer

Pio Marmaï

Pio Marmaï

Henri

Michael Lonsdale

Michael Lonsdale

Cedric Rovère

Déborah François

Déborah François

Gloria

Alice Belaïdi

Alice Belaïdi

Pauline

Nicolas Bridet

Nicolas Bridet

Nicoballon

Dominique Reymond

Dominique Reymond

Francine

Micha Lescot

Micha Lescot

José

Court is in session

Put Maestro on trial.

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The defence The Prestige Tourist

“Sincerity is not manipulation.”

The film risks embarrassment to make emotion communal, and that openness is harder than fashionable detachment.

The prosecution The Popcorn Loyalist

“The strings are showing.”

Every cue tells you exactly what to feel and when, leaving sentiment to do the work character should have done.