Lucie Borletto’s second feature, Chanson Douce, is adapted from the bestseller of the same name by Leila Slimani and winner of the 2016 Goncourt Prize, inspired by a news story that happened in Manhattan a few years ago.
The story here is about Paul and Miriam, parents of two young children, who, when the latter decides to resume work at a law firm despite her husband’s reluctance, decides to hire a nanny. Then the experienced and perfect Louise enters their lives, a caring, purposeful and responsible woman, who eventually occupies a special place in the small family. But soon the reaction and action of the latter are concerned and the tragedy ends.
Between an intense psychological thriller and a disturbing social chronicle, soft song It is subtle, angst-inducing, tragic and terrifyingly effective. Throughout the film, a sense of dread and uneasiness grips the helpless viewer until the finale.
A period piece, the film provocatively explores contemporary issues around family, work and children, as well as class struggle and human duality. Chronicle of a prophetic tragedy, terrifying and fascinating, soft song Telling a story with no morals, it portrays a complex, cruel, dark, insane and violent character, played by the amazing Karin Wiard, who shines in an unprecedented register. A performance that would also earn her a 2020 Best Actress César nomination.
Powerful and oppressive, the feature film is terrifying, disturbing and brilliant. As a real nightmare for parents (here played flawlessly by Leila Beckt and Antoine Reynaerts), it will remain in your memory. A must see.
soft song Lucie Borletto with Karin Viard, Leila Bekhti, Antoine Reinartz…
from the age of 14
Tonight on France 3 at 21:10.
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