L'accident de piano

L'Accident de Piano takes aim at influencer culture with a satire whose message-about the emptiness of image and online fame-may feel predictable. What keeps the film compelling, however, is the strength of its characters and the unpredictability of its narrative.

Adèle Exarchopoulos is riveting as Magalie, a protagonist devoid of empathy, whose relentless self-absorption becomes both horrifying and fascinating. Around her, every other character is equally devoid of warmth or virtue: no one in this story offers a shred of positivity, which creates a world as emotionally barren as it is visually stark.

Though not Dupieux's most innovative thematically, the film stands out for its bitter tone, bold performances, and its ability to surprise-even when the destination feels bleak.