---
title: "Heartstrings"
year: 2016
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/heartstrings-2016"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 398366
imdb_id: "tt5124082"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 85
community_rating: 6.4
vote_count: 71
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# Heartstrings (2016) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/heartstrings-2016

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Heartstrings is a film first released in 2016. Catalogued under Drama, Comedy. Produced and broadcast by Nexus Factory. Current status: Released.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A cellist concealing her failing eyesight enlists a classmate to help her achieve her musical dreams."

### Why Watch
- features a compelling musical focus
- explores themes of friendship and support

### Caveats & Content Note
- the premise involves significant deception
- Tone & Suitability: The film contains emotional themes related to a character's degenerative health condition.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: dramatic, sentimental, youthful, inspiring

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | None | Hoopla | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | None | None | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Michel Boujenah
- **Networks / Studios**: Nexus Factory

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Charles Berling** as *Le père de Marie*
- **Pascal Elbé** as *Le père de Victor*
- **Alix Vaillot** as *Marie*
- **Jean-Stan du Pac** as *Victor*
- **Antoine Khorsand** as *Haicam*
- **Illan Levi** as *Etienne*
- **Vincent Taloche** as *Mr. Azra*
- **Aude Ruyter** as *La mère de Marie*
- **Noah Levi** as *Marcel*
- **Florence Guérin** as *Hôtesse du concours*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: What is the film about?
A talented cellist named Marie hides her degenerative eye disease while preparing for a prestigious music school entrance exam.

### Q: Who helps Marie?
She makes a pact with her classmate Victor, who agrees to act as her eyes in exchange for academic assistance.

### Q: What is the genre of the movie?
The film is categorized as a drama and comedy.

### Q: When was the film released?
The film was released on December 28, 2016.

### Q: How long is the movie?
The film has a runtime of one hour and twenty-five minutes.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Heartstrings — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/398366)
- [Heartstrings (2016) - Full cast & crew - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt5124082/fullcredits/)
- [Heartstrings (2016 film) - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Heartstrings_(2016_film))
- [Heartstrings (2016) - Cast & Crew — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/398366-le-coeur-en-braille/cast)
- [Heartstrings (2016) Full Cast & Crew - Plex](https://watch.plex.tv/movie/heartstrings-2016/credits)

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*Generated by Archytele Open Intelligence Systems. Data verified against TMDB and JustWatch APIs.*