Battement d'ailes du papillon, Le (2000) - Synopsis
As Audrey Tautou (star of Amélie) catches the morning train a woman tells her
that the full moon will lead her to her soulmate; from there, 'Happenstance'
follows a marvelous interlocking series of events, in which little things
(like whether or not a young museum guard eats a piece of chocolate) affect
bigger ones (like whether or not an adulterous husband will tell his wife the
truth).
The many characters intersect with each other's lives, creating a web of coincidences that finally catches Tautou like a hapless fly. This could have seemed forced, but the script and directing is so subtle that the coincidences of 'Happenstance' feel natural and compelling.
A sweet, hopeful and beautiful movie, with excellent directing and acting all around. In some ways very similar to Amélie . .. .. . and I'm sure if you loved that you'll love this.
