Heartstrings

Heartstrings is a drama and comedy about Marie, a gifted young cellist who is gradually losing her vision. To ensure she can take the entrance exam for a prestigious music school, she forms an agreement with Victor, a classmate who struggles with his studies. Marie provides him with academic help in exchange for Victor acting as her eyes to conceal her condition from others. As they work together to navigate her secret, the two teenagers develop a close bond that impacts both of their lives.

Directed and written by Michel Boujenah, this Belgian-French production features Alix Vaillot and Jean-Stan du Pac in the lead roles. The supporting cast includes Charles Berling, Pascal Elbé, Antoine Khorsand, and Illan Levi. The film was produced by Nexus Factory with producers Sylvain Goldberg, Nadia Khamlichi, and Serge de Poucques.

Released on October 13, 2016, with a runtime of 85 minutes, the film has received a moderate reception from audiences. It holds a rating of 6.5/10 on IMDb based on 499 votes and a similar score of 6.4/10 on TMDB from 71 votes.