Carole Matthieu
Carole Matthieu

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Carole Matthieu

2016
Movie
87 min
French

Isabelle Adjani is Carole Matthieu – a workplace physician employed in a call centre who has become emotionally involved in the suffering of her humiliated co-workers.

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IMDb5.9/10
Director: Louis-Do de LencquesaingGenres: Drama, Thriller

Plot Summary

Carole Matthieu, a French doctor, faces an ethical dilemma when she discovers that her patients are suffering from a rare and fatal illness. As she investigates the cause, she uncovers a conspiracy that puts her own life in danger. The film explores themes of medical ethics, corporate greed, and the struggle of an individual against powerful forces.

Critical Reception

Carole Matthieu received mixed to positive reviews, with critics often praising Isabelle Huppert's performance and the film's tense atmosphere. However, some found the plot to be somewhat predictable or underdeveloped.

What Reviewers Say

  • Isabelle Huppert delivers a compelling performance as a doctor in peril.

  • The film effectively builds suspense and explores challenging ethical questions.

  • Some viewers found the narrative progression to be somewhat slow or predictable.

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Fun Fact

The film was screened at the 73rd Venice International Film Festival in the Horizons section.

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