Les jolies choses (2001)
Release Year: 2001
Nation: France
Alternative Title: Búcsúdal, Pretty Things
Director: Gilles Paquet-Brenner
Writer: Gilles Paquet-Brenner, Virginie Despentes
Production & Genre
Producer: N/A
Companies: M6 Films, C.A.P.A.C., Hugo Films
Genre: Drama
Budget: FRF 21,000,000 (estimated).
Awards & Similar
Awards:
Similar: N/A
Keywords
Keywords: actor playing dual role, actress playing twin roles, based on novel, breast suckling, downward spiral, female full frontal nudity, female nudity, female protagonist, female topless nudity, identical twins, impersonating one's identical twin sister, kissing breasts, pop star, reference to pubic hair, sex scene, singer, singing, suicide, twin, twin sister
Story
Lucie and Marie are twin sisters with contrasting personalities - Lucie is extroverted and aspirational while Marie is quiet and reserved. Their childhood was marked by competition for their emotionally distant father's affections, which has created a love-hate relationship between them. Lucie moves to Paris seeking fame as a pin-up model but gets entangled in a world of sex, drugs, and danger. When she is offered an exclusive recording contract despite her lack of singing talent, she ropes Marie into performing for her at the audition. Marie agrees reluctantly but upon returning from the performance, she discovers Lucie has committed suicide. To protect Lucie's career and uncover the truth behind her sister's death, Marie assumes Lucie's identity. As Marie's fame grows under Lucie's name, she becomes drawn into the darker secrets of Lucie's life.
Summary
Les jolies choses (2001) is a French drama directed by Gilles Paquet-Brenner that explores themes of sibling rivalry, identity, and the consequences of deception. The film follows twin sisters Lucie and Marie whose relationship is shaped by their shared traumatic childhood experiences. The story unfolds through Lucie's pursuit of fame in Paris and her eventual tragic demise, which leads Marie to assume her sister's identity. The movie delves into the complexities of these sisters' bond as Marie navigates Lucie's hidden life, providing a nuanced portrayal of twin siblings and the blurred lines between them.
