The Beat That My Heart Skipped (‘De battre mon cœur s’est arrêté’) (2005)
A film by Jacques Audiard.
This hit neo-noir drama explores the life of Tom, a shady real estate dealer who is torn between a criminal life and his desire to become a concert pianist. He inhabits a dangerous part of the Paris underworld and is a member of a sleazy family, which is ruthless and unscrupulous.
A chance encounter with an associate of his late concert pianist mother reawakens Tom’s musical ambitions and his hope for a better life.
This film electrified audiences around the world, garnering rave reviews, and winning multiple awards including a BAFTA for best film not in the English language.
The film stars Romain Duris, Niels Arestrup, Linh Dan Pham, Jonathan Zaccaï, Gilles Cohen, Emmanuelle Devos and Aure Atika.
Duration 102 minutes, in French with English subtitles.
BBFC classification 15.