Summaries

Released on parole after eight years in prison, Céline must rebuild her life. Working as a receptionist in a hotel, she discovers the violent side of working life and, to hide her past, invents a fictional persona, Héloïse.

Following a long prison term, 30 year-old Céline must find a place in society. Hiding her past, she introduces herself with a new identity to get work for a trial period in a hotel. Céline finds herself endlessly walking a tightrope between truth and fiction. When she meets Idir, despite the threat of being unmasked, Céline falls in love and finds herself a prisoner to her own lies. But how can one live without taking risks?—Happy_Evil_Dude

Following a prison term, Céline introduces herself with a new identity to get work in a hotel and finds herself walking a tightrope between truth and fiction. When she meets Idir, Céline falls in love and becomes a prisoner to her own lies.—Happy_Evil_Dude

Details

Keywords
  • ex convict
Genres
  • Drama
Release date Mar 30, 2017
Countries of origin France
Official sites Ex Nihilo
Language Italian French Portuguese
Production companies ARTE Ex Nihilo TV5MONDE

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Tech specs

Runtime 1h 30m
Color Color
Aspect ratio 2.00 : 1

Synopsis

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