The Big Picture 2010
“Getting the Life You Want Means Losing the Life You Have.”
What is The Big Picture?
The Big Picture is a 2010 French psychological thriller film directed by Éric Lartigau. The French original title is L'Homme qui voulait vivre sa vie, which translates to The man who wanted to live his life.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 2010
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 114 minutes
- Release date
- Nov 3, 2010
- Original language
- FR
- Origin
- France
- Studios
- EuropaCorp, TF1 Films Production, CiBy 2000
- Genres
- Thriller
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The Big Picture is a 2010 French psychological thriller film directed by Éric Lartigau. The French original title is L'Homme qui voulait vivre sa vie, which translates to The man who wanted to live his life. The film stars Romain Duris, Marina Foïs, Niels Arestrup, and Catherine Deneuve. The story follows Paul Exben, who is presented as a success story as a partner in one of Paris's most exclusive law firms with a big salary, a big house, a glamorous wife named Sarah, and two sons. However, when Paul discovers that Sarah is cheating on him with a local photographer named Greg Kremer, a rush of blood provokes Paul into committing a fatal error. The feature has a runtime of one hour and fifty-four minutes and was released in France on March 11, 2010.
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“A gripping exploration of thriller that commands attention through bold storytelling and immersive performances.”
- Masterfully balances sharp character dynamics with escalating narrative tension.
- High production value and confident direction keep each chapter visually arresting.
- Rich thematic depth offers plenty of reward for attentive viewers.
- Deliberate pacing requires patient investment before the overarching mystery unravels.
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Is The Big Picture worth watching?
The Big Picture holds a community rating of 6.3/10 based on 165 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Thriller for fans of the genre.
How long is the movie The Big Picture and when was it released?
The Big Picture is a feature film with a runtime of 114 minutes. It was released in 2010. Release status: Released.
Who directed The Big Picture?
The Big Picture was directed by Éric Lartigau.
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