Based on a True Story

Delphine is a successful novelist who struggles with depression and a creative block following the publication of a bestseller about her own family. While facing public backlash and anonymous threats for exposing her relatives, she meets a mysterious and intuitive woman named Elle. Though Elle initially appears to be a supportive confidante who understands her deeply, the relationship turns predatory. As Elle integrates herself into Delphine's personal life, she begins to manipulate the writer and mimic her identity, posing a growing danger to her.

The mystery thriller was directed by Roman Polanski and co-written by him and Olivier Assayas. It is the 21st of 23 films directed by Polanski, following Venus in Fur and preceding An Officer and a Spy. The film stars Emmanuelle Seigner as Delphine and Eva Green as Elle, with supporting roles played by Vincent Perez, Dominique Pinon, Brigitte Roüan, and Camille Chamoux.

Produced by Canal+, Ciné+, France 2 Cinéma, and PISF, the movie had a budget of 11 million USD. It received a moderate reception from viewers, holding a rating of 5.7/10 on IMDb from 7,800 votes and a matching 5.7/10 on TMDB from 525 votes.