A struggling imitator named Baptiste is hired by Pierre Chozène, a famous and private novelist, to handle his telephone communications. Seeking peace to complete his most ambitious writing project, Pierre asks Baptiste to pose as him during calls from family, publishers, and other acquaintances. Over time, the arrangement evolves as Baptiste moves beyond simple imitation and begins to shape the writer's persona and life.
This French comedy was directed by Fabienne Godet, who also co-wrote the screenplay with Claire Barré. The film stars Salif Cissé as Baptiste Mendy and Denis Podalydès as Pierre Chozène, supported by a cast including Clara Bretheau, Aure Atika, Manon Clavel, and Ismaël Sy Savané. Produced by France 3 Cinéma, Tandem, and Le Bureau, the movie has a runtime of 102 minutes.
Following its release on June 4, 2025, the film earned 2 million USD at the worldwide box office. Audience reception has been moderately positive, with a rating of 6.5/10 on IMDb based on 531 votes and a rating of 6.3/10 on TMDB from 80 votes.
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