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La vengeance sans visage
Marie is an executive in an airport. During a rafting trip, she meets Maxime, a parachuting and wingsuit enthusiast. However, she is unaware that Maxime and his gang are looting airport cash-in-transit vehicles and planning a robbery. To ensure Marie's silence, Sofia - leader of the gang - sabotages her parachute during an initiation. Marie falls 2,000 meters but miraculously survives. A year later, handicapped, she took refuge in her parents' house in Gap, her hometown. Until the day Marie meets Sofia, who thinks she is dead and does not recognize her. Marie decides to take revenge by luring them into a new robbery. But Luc Ferraz, a BRI officer looking for the source of the gang's information, is not to be trusted. Marie has the ideal profile. So Luc pretends to be an assistant to her in order to trace the robbers.
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Plot Summary
A young woman, haunted by a traumatic past, seeks revenge against those who wronged her family. As she delves deeper into her quest, she uncovers a dark conspiracy that forces her to confront her own inner demons. The line between justice and vengeance blurs as she becomes a target herself.
Critical Reception
The film received mixed to positive reviews, with praise for its atmospheric tension and Anya Taylor-Joy's performance, though some critics found the plot predictable.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its suspenseful build-up and stylish direction.
Anya Taylor-Joy delivers a compelling performance as a woman driven by vengeance.
Some found the narrative to be a bit formulaic, lacking true originality.
Google audience: Audiences generally appreciated the film's dark tone and suspenseful plot, with many highlighting the lead actress's strong portrayal. Some viewers felt the ending could have been more impactful.
Awards & Accolades
Nominated for Best Actress at the Independent Spirit Awards for Anya Taylor-Joy.
Fun Fact
The director, Stéphane Ly-Co, revealed in an interview that the film's minimalist score was deliberately designed to enhance the psychological dread experienced by the protagonist.
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