Un homme idéal

Mathieu dreams of becoming a recognized writer. Despite his efforts, he doesn’t succeed, until he finds a manuscript of a man who has just deceased. He discovers a fascinating story that he will sign with his name. The novel will be published soon and is very successful. But can one steal the life of another without being punished? The ambiguous violent writer is played by Pierre Niney, who received a César for Best Actor for his role as Yves Saint Laurent. This well-paced Hitchcockian thriller drags you along in a horrifying spiral.

Flagey, Brussels Film Festival