Mystification ou L'histoire des portraits

The film follows Richard, an eccentric speech therapist, who seeks to erase remnants of his past before marrying his current girlfriend. He enlists his friend Raphael to help him destroy photos belonging to his ex-girlfriend, Mademoiselle Dornet. This leads Raphael to recruit an actor, who poses as a Turkish doctor to convince Dornet that she needs to rid herself of these photos to heal from her depression.

With a cast that includes Lucía Sánchez, Laurent Le Doyen, Laurent Lacotte, and Serge Bozon, the film delves into themes of memory, attachment, and the lengths people go to in order to move on from past relationships. Its drama genre and intricate storytelling may appeal to collectors interested in unique narratives and character-driven plots from the early 2000s.