Tout ce que vous voulez (2017)

Film Overview
"Tout ce que vous voulez" (Everything You Want) is a fascinating 2017 French film, written and directed by Bernard Jeanjean. The film features insightful efficiencies by Aure Atika playing an interesting function as Béatrice, and Stéphane De Groodt in the role of Luc, an introverted widower. The movie delves into the themes of solitude, sorrow, desires, and the capacity of creativity to treat personal loss.

Plot Summary
The story begins as Luc, an introverted guy still crestfallen over the death of his better half, moves into a new Parisian house hoping to start afresh. However, he quickly discovers himself overwhelmed by the privacy and peaceful. Then, he meets Béatrice, a mentally lively and dynamic female, who resides in the apartment downstairs. Béatrice is a starlet who is presently jobless.

An unexpected friendship blossoms in between the two. Béatrice, at first drawn to Luc out of curiosity, ultimately makes an odd yet appealing proposition. In an unanticipated twist, Béatrice accepts act out the role of Luc's caring partner for one hour every day in exchange for rent cash. Luc, still yearning for the companionship he lost, consents to this strange arrangement.

Character Development and Climax
As the movie progresses, Béatrice's existence and performance gradually bring Luc out of his shell. Her vivaciousness and creativity are contagious, providing him respite from his solitude and gradually pushing him towards approval of his loss. Although the love and companionship are made up, Luc begins to enjoy the hour he invests with Béatrice daily.

However, the arrangement is not without complexities. Luc needs to navigate the thin line that separates reality from the fiction that Béatrice represents. He needs to constantly remind himself that Béatrice's caring actions and words are a performance. On the other hand, Béatrice finds herself drawing closer to Luc, albeit in a professional way, however does find it hard to separate her real feelings from her character sometimes.

Stress constructs when Béatrice starts to get more acting tasks and finds herself having a hard time to satisfy her dedication to Luc. This scenario produces some friction between the 2, leading to a psychological climax with a dramatic confrontation. Luc recognizes that he can't continue living a lie even as he gets insights into his own solitude and grief.

Conclusion and Overall Review
"Tout ce que vous voulez" concludes with Luc discovering the strength to untangle himself from the false truth he once accepted, while Béatrice realizes the importance of her acting beyond the theatre. Regardless of its uncommon premise, the film magnificently explores human feelings, the battles of overcoming sorrow, and the power of imagination.

The movie is a touching and initial tale that keeps its audience captivated from beginning to end. With stellar efficiencies by both lead stars, the film manages to portray intricate emotions with simplicity and elegance. Atika and De Groodt are engaging and bring depth to their characters, making "Tout ce que vous voulez" a profoundly moving and expressive cinematic experience that lingers long after the film ends.

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