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Écorce
Eléa lives with a serious medical condition which makes her skin extremely brittle. She needs constant care and monitoring. Her mother decides to fit her with BandaSmart, a connected bandage device that enables her to track her daughter’s health data on her tablet. But Eléa struggles with having to wear this “armor”. During a family outing in the park she offers to play hide and seek with her little cousin, then seizes the opportunity to shed the bandages and run off alone into the woods.
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Plot Summary
In the French countryside, a lonely baker named Antoine lives a quiet life. His past resurfaces when a young woman, Clara, arrives, claiming to be the daughter of his former lover. Antoine is torn between his desire for a peaceful existence and the undeniable connection he feels to Clara, who carries secrets that threaten to unravel his carefully constructed world.
Critical Reception
Écorce received mixed to positive reviews, with critics often praising its atmospheric tension and the performances of its lead actors, particularly Bernard Campan. However, some found the plot to be somewhat predictable or slow-paced.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its melancholic atmosphere and Bernard Campan's nuanced performance.
Some critics noted a lack of surprise in the narrative progression.
The film's exploration of guilt and hidden pasts was a recurring theme in discussions.
Google audience: Audience reception for Écorce is not widely documented with specific summaries.
Fun Fact
The film was shot in the French region of Auvergne, known for its picturesque and often isolated landscapes, which contribute to the movie's somber mood.
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