The Book of Solutions

Original title: Le Livre des solutions

2023
1h 42m

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Françoise Lebrun, Frankie Wallach, Pierre Niney, and Blanche Gardin in The Book of Solutions (2023)

Follows a man, a director who tries to vanquish his demons, which are oppressing his creativity.Follows a man, a director who tries to vanquish his demons, which are oppressing his creativity.Follows a man, a director who tries to vanquish his demons, which are oppressing his creativity.

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Inspired by Michel Gondry's personal experience during the post-production of Mood Indigo (2013). Amongst the similarities:
Gondry did conduct an orchestra with his body for Mood Indigo (2013) (although the music was already composed);
the subplot with Sting refers to the participation of Paul McCartney who plays bass on several tracks in Mood Indigo (2013);
Gondry experimented with a non-chronological editing technique for Mood Indigo (2013) to avoid watching the first scenes too much: he started in the middle with scene 30, then scene 29, then scene 31, and so on until he reached both ends.
Gondry apparently entertained with Mood Indigo (2013) the idea of a four-hour movie with an animated intermission in the middle;
during the shoot of Mood Indigo (2013), Gondry was taking pills to regulate his mood and his obsessive behavior, then stopped after editing began, and he blew up like in the movie. Soon after, he was diagnosed bipolar by a psychiatrist.

On top of this, the movie within the movie in The Book of Solutions (2023) is 50s-style movie with a mouse, like Mood Indigo (2013).

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6/10

Flawed Ambitions

"The Book of Solutions" offers a compelling look into the tumultuous life of a visionary yet narcissistic filmmaker, all seen through Michel Gondry's unique perspective. While this film interweaves humor with a deep dive into its characters, the plot can wander and sometimes feels overly familiar. The standout performances really elevate the movie, even when the story dips.

Gondry's creative direction is clear, but it doesn't quite hit the highs of "Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind," which remains one of my favorite films. The visuals are striking with meticulously crafted set designs and sharp cinematography that mirror the protagonist's internal conflicts. Although it's not Gondry's most revolutionary work, "The Book of Solutions" is a fascinating exploration of how artistic ambition and personal flaws can intertwine.