

An adolescent groupie zeroes in on her Blondie-like idol after the singer chances to cross her orbit on a publicity tour. Gradually their lives intertwine as, with near-operatic intensity, the film delves into the emotional dependency on both sides of celebrity culture.
Acting
Le Besco's physical transformation—feral, feral, feral.
Direction
Bercot's handheld intimacy borders on violation.

Director
Emmanuelle Bercot
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Isild Le Besco actually learned guitar and performed her own vocals; Bercot reportedly kept cameras rolling during emotionally raw moments without warning the cast.
The film eerily predicted 2010s stan culture and influencer-fan dynamics, making its 2005 release feel almost prophetically uncomfortable.