Personal Shopper (2016)
Personal Shopper
”A personal shopper in Paris searches for closure after her twin brother's death, but receives mysterious text messages.”
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A supernatural-tinged movie for those who want to see a story with spiritualist influences or who appreciate such elements in a drama. Olivier Assayas's direction is impeccable, building up the atmosphere of a psychological thriller perfectly - and it won the Best Director award at the 2016 Cannes Film Festival.
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A personal shopper in Paris refuses to leave the city until she makes contact with her twin brother who previously died there. Her life becomes more complicated when a mysterious person contacts her via text message.
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