Sol, a famous Argentine Tango performer, has lived in Buenos Aires for many years. Behind her excessive temper and her glowing smile, the Diva hides an injury from which she never really recovered: the loss of her only son, Raphaël.
Acting
Chantal Lauby's controlled explosion of a performance.
Direction
Marques balances farce and genuine sorrow without tipping either way.

Director
Jézabel Marques
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Chantal Lauby learned basic tango for the role but most dance sequences use a body double for wider shots.
The film reflects a real wave of French retirees relocating to Argentina post-2001 economic crisis, drawn by the romanticized 'Paris of South America' myth.