The beat that my heart skipped

The beat that my heart skipped (108 min)

Seen on the 28th May 2008

One of the best films I have seen in the year. This is the story of Thomas (brilliantly played by Romain Duris), living in 21st century Paris in the property development business. Things seem to be business as usual, he is bugging flats so the existing tenants move out, but does he enjoy that? Thomas seems to be in the verge of a nervous breakdown all the time.

A random encounter makes him touch an earlier life, one where his mother was alive. His father is just another player in the rat race who does not seem to be particularly interested in Thomas more than he is about money. Thomas asks for an audition so he reconnects with his desire to become a pianist but he needs a tutor. A Chinese immigrant seems to be the right answer, so he starts rehearsing and gradually leaving the rat race behind, but can he do that? Is he the pianist he dreams about? Or just Thomas, the son of a property development? I really recommend this film ... fantastic. Also a great soundtrack!