Eva
Short description
A successful playwright named Bertrand becomes obsessed with a mysterious woman named Eva. After they meet while sheltering from a violent snowstorm in a chalet, Bertrand is drawn to her enigmatic nature. He views her as a source of inspiration for his writing, but his fixation on the elusive woman eventually leads him toward a destructive path.
Directed by Benoît Jacquot, this French drama and romance followed his previous work, Diary of a Chambermaid, and preceded Casanova, Last Love. The screenplay was written by Jacquot and Gilles Taurand. The film stars Isabelle Huppert as Eva and Gaspard Ulliel as Bertrand Valade, with a supporting cast that includes Julia Roy, Marc Barbé, Richard Berry, and Didier Flamand.
The movie earned 1 million USD at the worldwide box office. It received a lukewarm reception from viewers, reflected in a rating of 4.7/10 on IMDb from 1,400 votes and a 4.4/10 on TMDB from 123 votes.
What's left behind the scenes
- Filming took place in Paris, Lyon, and Annecy. Several scenes were shot in the Imperial Palace, located on the shores of Lake Annecy, which is now a four-star hotel.
- James Hadley Chase's novel "Eve" had already been adapted for the screen by director Joseph Losey. He made the film "Eve" (1962) starring Jeanne Moreau in the lead role.
- Before "Eve," Benoît Jacquot directed five films with Isabelle Huppert: "The Lacemaker" (1981), "School of Flesh" (1998), "Those Who Love Me Can Take the Train" (1999), "False Servant" (2000), and "Villa Amalia" (2009).
Auditions in India
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