Out 1

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  1. From Lili to Thomas

  90m

  Rivette instantly establishes his playful, no-rules reality as two theater troupes rehearse avant-garde versions of Aeschylus plays climaxing in an epic, hypnotic warm-up exercise that unfolds like a primal, clothed orgy. We are introduced to a deadpan, deaf-mute busker and Frédérique, a wayward young con artist.

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  2. From Thomas to Frédérique

  110m

  The outlines of a conspiracy begin to emerge as the busker begins receiving cryptic letters with references to Balzac and Lewis Carroll’s 'The Hunting of the Snark'. Meanwhile, rehearsals take an unsettling turn.

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  3. From Frédérique to Sarah

  108m

  The mystery of the enigmatic notes deepens as the busker learns about their connection to Balzac’s 'History of the Thirteen'. Elsewhere, tensions flare up at rehearsals.

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  4. From Sarah to Colin

  106m

  The various strands of the story begin to intersect. The busker continues on his quest to uncover the source of the cryptic letters, while Frédérique is also inadvertently drawn into the conspiracy. Games—cops and robbers, chess, and cons—abound.

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  5. From Colin to Pauline

  89m

  Frédérique finds that blackmail doesn’t pay as she crosses paths with the busker who is now in love with Pauline—or is it Emilie? Meanwhile, a wild goose chase through Paris ensues when one of the productions is fleeced out of money.

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  6. From Pauline to Emilie

  101m

  Maps, symbols, codes, card games, and double meanings: the intrigue starts to accelerate.

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  7. From Emilie to Lucie

  98m

  Cracks in the conspiracy begin to appear and things really start to get confusing.

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  8. From Lucie to Marie

  73m

  And then the narrative implodes...

Cast

Michèle Moretti

Lili

Michael Lonsdale

Thomas

Juliet Berto

Frédérique

Jean-Pierre Léaud

Colin

Bulle Ogier

Pauline / Emilie

Françoise Fabian

Lucie

Hermine Karagheuz

Marie

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Sylvain Corthay

Achille

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Karen Puig

Elaine

Pierre Baillot

Quentin

Marcel Bozonnet

Nicolas / Arsenal / Papa / Théo

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Bernadette Onfroy

Bergamotte