The Beat That My Heart Skipped
Directed by Jacques Audiard • 2005 • France
Starring Romain Duris, Niels Arestrup, Jonathan Zaccaï
A riveting character study in the guise of a gritty underworld thriller, Jacques Audiard’s international breakthrough features an explosive performance from Romain Duris as a real-estate broker torn between the dirty dealings of his slumlord father (Niels Arestrup) and his recently rekindled love for classical piano. Can music offer salvation from a life of sin? Winner of eight César Awards, including Best Film, this bold reimagining of the New Hollywood cult classic FINGERS showcases Audiard’s gift for balancing breathtaking tension with galvanic human drama.
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The Beat That My Heart Skipped
Directed by Jacques Audiard • 2005 • France
Starring Romain Duris, Niels Arestrup, Jonathan ZaccaïA riveting character study in the guise of a gritty underworld thriller, Jacques Audiard’s international breakthrough features an explosive performance from Romain Duris as a real-estate broker tor...
Extras
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Jacques Audiard on THE BEAT THAT MY HEART SKIPPED
Director Jacques Audiard revisits the making of THE BEAT THAT MY HEART SKIPPED in this interview recorded in Paris in 2025.
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THE BEAT THAT MY HEART SKIPPED at Berlin Internation Film Festival
This 2005 press conference features director Jacques Audiard, actor Romain Duris, and other key members of the cast and crew.
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Tonino Benacquista on THE BEAT THAT MY HEART SKIPPED
The coscreenwriter discusses THE BEAT THAT MY HEART SKIPPED, his second collaboration with director Jacques Audiard.
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Alexandre Desplat on THE BEAT THAT MY HEART SKIPPED
The composer discusses his work on THE BEAT THAT MY HEART SKIPPED.
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THE BEAT THAT MY HEART SKIPPED Deleted Scenes
Presented here are scenes that were ultimately cut from the final version of THE BEAT THAT MY HEART SKIPPED.
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Deleted Scenes with Commentary
These deleted scenes feature commentary from director Jacques Audiard, who explains their role in the film’s production and original screenplay.
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Rehearsal Footage
This footage—featuring actors Romain Duris, Jonathan Zaccaï, Aure Atika, and Gilles Cohen— showcases director Jacques Audiard’s approach to crafting THE BEAT THAT MY HEART SKIPPED.
