The Mystery of Henri Pick (2019)

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In a bizarre Breton library that collects rejected, never published manuscripts, a young editor discovers a novel that she considers a masterpiece. It was written by a certain Henri Pick, a cook who died two years earlier and who, according to his widow, had never read a book in his life or written anything but a shopping list... Did he have a secret life? When the book becomes a huge best-seller, Jean- Michel Rouche, a skeptical and stubborn literary critic, teams up with Joséphine, Pick’s daughter, to unravel the mystery.

Director: Rémi Bezançon
Genre: Drama, Comedy
Runtime: 101 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: Laurent Perez del Mar
Cinematography: Antoine Monod
Editing: Valérie Deseine
Production: Gaumont, France 2 Cinéma, SCOPE Pictures, Mandarin Production
Country: Belgium, China, France
Language: Français, Pусский
Original Language: fr

Keywords

based on novel or book, manuscript, author, publisher

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Mystery of Henri Pick about?
In a bizarre Breton library that collects rejected, never published manuscripts, a young editor discovers a novel that she considers a masterpiece. It was written by a certain Henri Pick, a cook who died two years earlier and who, according to his widow, had never read a book in his life or written anything but a shopping list... Did he have a secret life? When the book becomes a huge best-seller, Jean- Michel Rouche, a skeptical and stubborn literary critic, teams up with Joséphine, Pick’s daughter, to unravel the mystery.
Who directed The Mystery of Henri Pick?
The Mystery of Henri Pick was directed by Rémi Bezançon.
Who stars in The Mystery of Henri Pick?
The Mystery of Henri Pick stars Fabrice Luchini, Camille Cottin, Alice Isaaz, Bastien Bouillon, Philypa Phoenix, Louis Descols.
How long is The Mystery of Henri Pick?
The Mystery of Henri Pick has a runtime of 1h 41m (101 minutes).
What genre is The Mystery of Henri Pick?
The Mystery of Henri Pick is a Drama, Comedy film.
Where was The Mystery of Henri Pick produced?
The Mystery of Henri Pick was produced in Belgium, China, France.