Page Turner (French, 2006)

Cast: Catherine Frot, Deborah Francois, Christine Citti,Pascal Greggory

All Melanie (Deborah Francois) ever wanted was to be a pianist. At a tender age, she prepares arduously for an audition to enroll at a prestigious academy for budding prodigies. Off to a good start Melanie's playing turns into a distracted effort when one of the judges directs her attention to give an autograph. She loses out on the audition and this experience crushes her pianist ideals for good. Years later a grown up Melanie goes to work as an intern at a law firm. Upon overhearing that her boss is in need of a temporary nanny, she offers her services.
Madeline shifts to her employer's residence beginning her role as a nanny to twelve year old Tristan. Tristan's mother Ariane (Catherine Frot) we learn is the famous pianist judge who cost Melanie her failed audition and shattered pianist dreams. Since an auto accident, Ariane has developed a case of the nerves especially when performing. In Melanie's company, she feels reassured despite warnings from her artist friend who finds Melanie of dubious character.
A very sensual, pyshcologically thrilling drama. What's absorbing is the way the camera follows and explores the changing moods of the central characters continually building on the exuberance of Melanie's youth and it's impact on Ariane.

Rating: 3.5 stars.