Elle (2016)
Elle
”A successful businesswoman's life changes forever after being attacked in her home.”
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Isabelle Huppert gives a powerful performance portraying a tough woman in the business world who has many layers and faces an unexpected situation. For this reason, she was nominated for an Oscar in 2017.
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Michèle seems indestructible. Head of a successful video game company, she brings the same ruthless attitude to her love life as to business. Being attacked in her home by an unknown assailant changes Michèle's life forever. When she resolutely tracks the man down, they are both drawn into a curious and thrilling game that may, at any moment, spiral out of control.
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