Discussions on sex, marriage, and betrayal.
Set in 1980s London, the story follows (Denis Podalydès), a famous American novelist living in exile. Most of the film takes place within the walls of Philip's office—a sanctuary where he meets his English mistress (Léa Seydoux) for passionate encounters and deep, intellectual conversations. Tromperie
The story is an adaptation of the 1990 meta-fictional novel Deception by . Plot Overview Discussions on sex, marriage, and betrayal
The "story" is less about a traditional linear plot and more about these intimate dialogues, which cover: The story is an adaptation of the 1990
Philip records these encounters in his notebooks, blurring the line between his real life and the fiction he is writing.
Conversations touch on antisemitism, literature, and the struggle to remain true to oneself.
You can get a sense of the film's intimate, dialogue-driven atmosphere in the official trailer: Deception / Tromperie (2021) - Trailer (English subs) My French Stories YouTube• Feb 11, 2022