Full credits Associate producer : Michel Saint-JeanDirector : Denis DercourtAssistant Director : Rafaele Ravinet-VirbelScriptwriters : Denis Dercourt, Jacques Sotty Executive producer : Tom DercourtActors : Catherine Frot, Déborah François, Pascal Greggory, Clotilde Mollet, Xavier Guillebon (de), Christine Citti, Jacques Bonnaffé, Antoine Martynciow, Julie Richalet, Martine Chevallier, André Marcon, Arièle ButeauxDirector of photography : Jérôme PeyrebruneSound mixer : Olivier Mauvezin, Benoît Hillebrant, Olivier Dô HûuPress Attachés (film) : Marie-Christine Damiens, Grégory FleurietFilm editor : François GedigierProduction designer : Antoine PlatteauMusic Composer : Jérôme Lemonnier Casting : Brigitte MoidonCostume designers : Antoine Platteau, Valérie MassadianMaquilleuse : Chantal Léothier, Véronique Delmestre Film production and distribution International distribution Statistics Technical details Feature film, Fiction , Drama
Production language : French
Nationality : 100% French (France)
Production year : 2005
French release : 09/08/2006
Running time : 1h 25mn
Current status : Released
Visa issue date : 16/06/2006
Approval : Yes
Production formats :
35mm
Screening format :
35mm
Color type : Color
Aspect ratio : 1.85
Sound format : Dolby SRD
Synopsis Daughter of a provincial butcher, young Mélanie shows talent as a pianist. She sits the entrance exam at the Music Academy, but fails, having felt unsettled by the thoughtless behavior of the jury chairwoman, a well known concert pianist. Some ten years later, she starts work as an intern at a major international law firm, whose director, Mr. Fouchéchourt, happens to be married to the woman who irrevocably changed her life.
Mélanie soon attracts praise for her efficiency and dedication, and Mr. Fouchéchourt recruits her into his home to look after his son. Mrs. Fouchéchourt warms to her when the young woman reveals her musical sensitivity, and Mélanie becomes her pager turner. Festival selections | 
