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Birthday
2009
Movie
104 min
English
M is the most esteemed professional of the many girls at Scarlet's but, even on her birthday, it's business as usual. M's trade is sex, but sex doesn't sell the way it used to; what clients are searching for, paying for, is love.
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IMDb5.7/10
Director: Jérôme Le Gris•Genres: Comedy, Drama
Plot Summary
A woman named Clara receives an unexpected birthday gift: a mysterious man who claims to be her son. As Clara grapples with this astonishing revelation, she delves into her past and confronts long-buried secrets and unresolved family dynamics. The film explores themes of identity, memory, and the complexities of familial relationships.
Critical Reception
Birthday received mixed to positive reviews. Critics often highlighted Nathalie Baye's performance and the film's intriguing premise, though some found the narrative execution to be uneven. Audiences were generally engaged by the emotional depth and the central mystery.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for Nathalie Baye's compelling central performance.
The film's exploration of identity and memory was noted as a strong point.
Some critics found the pacing and plot resolution to be less satisfying.
Google audience: Audience reception information is not readily available for this film.
Fun Fact
The film was part of the Un Certain Regard selection at the 2009 Cannes Film Festival.
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