A chance encounter in the Tuscan afternoon sun. A British author (William Shimell) discussing the relationship between original and copy in art. A French gallery owner (Juliette Binoche) who invites him on a walk through a picturesque village. What begins as a casual exchange turns into an intense conversation about authenticity, identity, and the nature of human relationships. The boundaries between reality and fiction become blurred, and the interplay between the two becomes increasingly complex. In CERTIFIED COPY (original title: COPIE CONFORME), Abbas Kiarostami guides two people through a single afternoon that feels like a lifetime. With masterful calm, he draws attention to gestures, nuances, and the fragility of human connection. Juliette Binoche was awarded the Best Actress prize at the 2010 Cannes International Film Festival for her haunting performance. The subtle staging, sophisticated structure, and philosophical depth quickly made the film one of the most talked-about works of that year's festival. CERTIFIED COPY was awarded the Golden Spike at the Valladolid International Film Festival. What begins as an encounter between two strangers becomes a study of closeness, memory, and the power of a copy to be more real than the original. Starring Juliette Binoche as gallery owner Elle, William Shimell as author James, Jean-Claude Carrière, Agathe Natanson, and Adrian Moore.
Keywords
- Festival de Cannes
- Festival de Cannes - Tax Shelter
- Juliette Binoche
- identity
- relationship
Actors
- Juliette Binoche
- William Shimell
- Gianna Giachetti
- Jean-Claude Carrière
- Agathe Natanson
- Andrea Laurenzi
- Angelo Barbagallo
- Adrian Moore
Director
- Abbas Kiarostami
Drama, Romance
1h 46min
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FRENCH
During a trip to Italy, to promote his book, an English author delves into themes like authenticity, identity, and the nature of human relationships.
During a trip to Italy, to promote his book, an English author delves into themes like authenticity, identity, and the nature of human relationships.
A chance encounter in the Tuscan afternoon sun. A British author (William Shimell) discussing the relationship between original and copy in art. A French gallery owner (Juliette Binoche) who invites him on a walk through a picturesque village. What begins as a casual exchange turns into an intense conversation about authenticity, identity, and the nature of human relationships. The boundaries between reality and fiction become blurred, and the interplay between the two becomes increasingly complex.
In CERTIFIED COPY (original title: COPIE CONFORME), Abbas Kiarostami guides two people through a single afternoon that feels like a lifetime. With masterful calm, he draws attention to gestures, nuances, and the fragility of human connection. Juliette Binoche was awarded the Best Actress prize at the 2010 Cannes International Film Festival for her haunting performance.
The subtle staging, sophisticated structure, and philosophical depth quickly made the film one of the most talked-about works of that year's festival. CERTIFIED COPY was awarded the Golden Spike at the Valladolid International Film Festival. What begins as an encounter between two strangers becomes a study of closeness, memory, and the power of a copy to be more real than the original.
Starring Juliette Binoche as gallery owner Elle, William Shimell as author James, Jean-Claude Carrière, Agathe Natanson, and Adrian Moore.
Festivals
Cast & Crew
Director
Abbas Kiarostami
Cast
Juliette Binoche
Cast
William Shimell
Cast
Gianna Giachetti
Cast
Jean-Claude Carrière
Cast
Agathe Natanson
Cast
Andrea Laurenzi
Cast
Angelo Barbagallo
Cast
Adrian Moore