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The Perfect Nanny
The ambitious business consultant and single father Edgar Strack is desperately trying to reconcile family and work needs. Alone: He does not succeed. His three adolescent children are frustrated, his new girlfriend Barbara complains, in the company he is betrayed by a competitor. In his distress, Edgar hired the spirited interpreter Ana, whom he had just fired as a colleague, as a new nanny. And lo and behold: Suddenly everything runs like clockwork again.
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Plot Summary
A woman who has built her life around her passionate but tumultuous relationship with a charming man finds her world unraveling. After realizing her partner is not as committed as she believed, she hires a seemingly perfect nanny to help her cope. However, the nanny's presence begins to blur the lines between assistance and interference, leading to increasingly complex and unpredictable situations.
Critical Reception
The film received positive reviews, with critics often highlighting its raw emotional honesty and unique blend of humor and pathos. It was praised for its unconventional narrative and strong performances, though some found its intensity challenging.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its unvarnished portrayal of love, obsession, and heartbreak.
Lauded for its daring and highly personal directorial and acting style.
Noted for its unsettling yet compelling depiction of a woman's descent.
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Fun Fact
The film is semi-autobiographical, drawing from director and star Valérie Donzelli's own personal experiences with heartbreak and motherhood.
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