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'Elle' trivia and fun facts
French
Before production began, Paul Verhoeven went to a language institute to learn French, in order to be able to communicate with the cast and crew.
Success
Due to its success, in its second week in Spain the number of cinemas was increased from 50 to 73.
Director's comeback
Paul Verhoeven's first feature film in ten years since El libro negro (2006).
Candidate actresses
Marion Cotillard, Nicole Kidman, Diane Lane, Carice van Houten and Sharon Stone were considered for the female lead, but Paul Verhoeven had known Isabelle Huppert for some time and always wanted to work with her.
Inspiration
Based on the novel 'Oh...' by Philippe Djian.
First foreign film
Paul Verhoeven's first film in French.
Presentation at festival
Selected for the 69th Cannes film festival.
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