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Deception (2021 film)
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Wikipedia article
'Deception' is a 2021 French drama film, directed by Arnaud Desplechin, from a screenplay by Desplechin and Julie Peyr. It is based upon the novel of the same name by Philip Roth. It stars Denis Podalyds, La Seydoux, Anouk Grinberg, Emmanuelle Devos, Rebecca Marder and Madalina Constantin.
It had its world premiere at the Cannes Film Festival on 13 July 2021. It was released on 8 December 2021, by Le Pacte.
Cast
* Denis Podalyds as Philip
* La Seydoux as The English Lover
* Anouk Grinberg as Wife
* Emmanuelle Devos as Rosalie
* Rebecca Marder as The Student
* Madalina Constantin as The Tech
Production
In March 2016, Arnaud Desplechin expressed desire to adapt 'Deception' by Philip Roth, stating: "Perhaps its a book that I will never be able to adapt for the screen, and I know I will regret it for the rest of my days." In December 2020, it was announced La Seydoux, Denis Podalyds, Emmanuelle Devos and Gennadi Famin had joined the cast of the film, with Desplechin directing from a screenplay he wrote alongside Julie Peyr.
Principal photography began in September 2020.
Release
It had its world premiere at the Cannes Film Festival on 13 July 2021. It released in France on 8 December 2021.
Reception
'Deception' holds a 43% approval rating on review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, based on 7 reviews, with a weighted average of 5.00/10.
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