Philip records these encounters in his notebooks, blurring the line between his real life and the fiction he is writing.
Conversations touch on antisemitism, literature, and the struggle to remain true to oneself.
The word " Tromperie " (French for "deception") primarily refers to a (released internationally as Deception ) directed by Arnaud Desplechin .
Set in 1980s London, the story follows (Denis Podalydès), a famous American novelist living in exile. Most of the film takes place within the walls of Philip's office—a sanctuary where he meets his English mistress (Léa Seydoux) for passionate encounters and deep, intellectual conversations.
The story is an adaptation of the 1990 meta-fictional novel Deception by . Plot Overview
You can get a sense of the film's intimate, dialogue-driven atmosphere in the official trailer: Deception / Tromperie (2021) - Trailer (English subs) My French Stories YouTube• Feb 11, 2022