Rating: IMDb: 6.5/10 | Rotten Tomatoes: 82%
Main Cast: Denis Podalydès, Léa Seydoux, Emmanuelle Devos, Anouk Grinberg
Director: Arnaud Desplechin

Plot Summary:

Tromperie (2021), also known as Deception, is a French drama based on the novel by Philip Roth. Directed by Arnaud Desplechin, the film is a contemplative and deeply intellectual exploration of love, infidelity, and the blurred lines between fiction and reality.

Set primarily in a dimly lit London apartment, the film follows a famous American writer (Denis Podalydès) who engages in intimate and philosophical conversations with his mistress (Léa Seydoux). Through a series of dialogues, the audience is drawn into their complex relationship—one filled with passion, deception, and the search for meaning. Their encounters are interwoven with memories, confessions, and reflections on art, politics, and Jewish identity.

Rather than following a traditional narrative, Tromperie unfolds like a novel brought to life, with fragmented yet poetic scenes. The film’s structure blurs the boundaries between truth and fiction, as the writer’s own experiences and imagination intertwine. The performances, particularly by Léa Seydoux, add a layer of emotional depth, making every conversation feel both intimate and thought-provoking.