Nathalie and Louise are friends from childhood. While studying drama at University Louise becomes hopelessly obsessed with her friend. Jealous of the male friends she has she breaks up the friendship, followed by a suicide attempt. Later, Louise marries, but finds time to see the, by now quite accomplished actress, Nathalie. They fight through the years, La Repetition following them as their friendship comes together and breaks up frequently, while never actually reaching anything that can be called a climax.
Acting
Béart and Bussières devastate with restraint and barely contained longing.
Direction
Corsini lets scenes breathe until discomfort becomes unbearable.
Director
Catherine Corsini
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
The French title 'La Répétition' refers to theatre rehearsals — fitting for a relationship stuck repeating the same destructive patterns.
Emmanuelle Béart was one of France's biggest stars; her playing a struggling actress adds meta-layers of performance anxiety.
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