Le Surbook
Le Surbook

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Le Surbook

1998
Movie
126 min
French

Overbooking : male noun, neologism, method which consists in selling more tickets than there are available places in anticipation of a percentage of defections evaluated from statistical data. Surbook : A play with 6 characters, written to measure for Lagaf', a comedy based on this principle which consists in introducing more characters than there are places available in Lagaf"s room, gone on vacation in a dream club and which will not benefit from any percentage of defections, quite the contrary... Long live statistics!

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IMDb6.3/10
Director: Alain CorneauGenres: Crime, Drama, Mystery

Plot Summary

A writer, haunted by his past and struggling with writer's block, becomes entangled in a series of mysterious events after a chance encounter. As the lines between reality and fiction blur, he finds himself drawn into a dangerous investigation that forces him to confront his own demons. The narrative explores themes of identity, memory, and the often-unsettling nature of truth.

Critical Reception

Le Surbook received generally positive reviews, with critics praising its atmospheric tension and the performances of its lead actors. The film was noted for its complex narrative and its exploration of psychological themes, although some found its plot occasionally convoluted.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its compelling atmosphere and strong lead performances.

  • Noted for its intricate, psychological plot that keeps viewers engaged.

  • Some found the narrative structure a bit challenging to follow at times.

Google audience: Audience reception for Le Surbook is not widely documented.

Fun Fact

The film is based on the novel 'Le Surbook' by Jean-Claude Izzo, a celebrated author known for his crime novels set in Marseille.

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