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Rating: 7.20/10 from 3300 votes

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A Self-Made Hero

The story is told mainly in the present tense and also in retrospective interview clips including several by the protagonist many years later. Our hero is first shown inventing stories as a French boy in a small town between WW1 and WW2. As a young man he meets a local girl, marries her and is employed by her father. On the liberation of France he runs away to Paris where chance encounters lead to his learning important lessons in begging, sex and employment as means of survival. Following the end of the war in France he deliberately inveigles himself into Resistance circles, copies the speech and knowledge of genuine veterans and is eventually regarded as a hero. His contacts and apparent experience result in his being sent to occupied Germany as a military observer. Here he is coincidentally forced to order the summary execution of several French defectors to the SS following which he confesses his lies. He is jailed for a short period of time on an unrelated charge following which he is rehabilitated to become an international political success.

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User reviews

Richard Hill

5/10

The use of traditional French instruments in the soundtrack adds authenticity to the setting and enhances the overall atmosphere of the movie.

Anthony Turner

6/10

The soundtrack's dynamic range and expressive performances enhance the emotional impact of key scenes, drawing the audience deeper into the story.

Edward Perez

5/10

The composer skillfully blends different musical styles to reflect the protagonist's evolving character and the changing historical context of post-World War II France.

Joseph Garcia

5/10

The soundtrack of A Self-Made Hero perfectly captures the tension and drama of the protagonist's journey from a small French town to international political success.

Robert Scott

5/10

Overall, the music of A Self-Made Hero is a vital component of the film's success, enriching the storytelling and bringing depth to the characters and their motivations.

Timothy Williams

5/10

The soundtrack effectively conveys the moral ambiguity of the protagonist's choices, creating a sense of unease and tension that drives the narrative forward.

Amanda Wilson

5/10

The emotional depth of the music mirrors the complex inner world of the main character, adding layers of complexity to his motivations and actions.

Steven Hall

5/10

The use of recurring musical motifs helps to unify the different timelines and narrative threads, creating a cohesive and immersive listening experience.