The Beat That My Heart Skipped (2005)

7.2Not Rated107 minDirector: Jacques Audiard

2005 French film

The Beat That My Heart Skipped (French: De battre mon cœur s'est arrêté; "To Beat My Heart Has Stopped") is a 2005 French neo-noir drama film directed by Jacques Audiard and starring Romain Duris. It is a remake of the 1978 American film Fingers. It explores the life of Tom, a shady realtor torn between a criminal life and his desire to become a concert pianist. The film premiered on 17 February 2005 at the Berlin Film Festival. The film was given limited release to theaters in North America and grossed $1,023,424 and $10,988,397 worldwide.

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What is The Beat That My Heart Skipped about?
The Beat That My Heart Skipped (2005) — Will Thomas still lead a life of crime and cruelty, just like his thuggish father, or will he pursue his dream of becoming a pianist?
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