Directed by David Fincher, The Curious Case of Benjamin Button is a romantic fantasy drama released in 2009. Based on the short story by F. Scott Fitzgerald, the film tells the singular story of a man who is born old and grows younger as the years go by. Brad Pitt plays the lead role alongside Cate Blanchett and Julia Ormond, in a fresco that spans the 20th century, between loves, encounters and questions about the passage of time.
The trailer highlights the uniqueness of the story, with Brad Pitt's outstanding performance and the unique visual atmosphere created by David Fincher's direction.
The Curious Case of Benjamin Button will be broadcast on France 5 on Friday, September 26, 2025 at 9:05pm.
Synopsis: "Mine is a strange destiny..." So begins the strange story of Benjamin Button, the man who was born at 80 and lived his life upside down, unable to stop the flow of time. Set in New Orleans and adapted from a short story by F. Scott Fitzgerald, the film follows his tribulations from 1918 to the present day. His encounters and discoveries, his loves, joys and dramas make up the destiny of an extraordinary man. And what will always survive the test of time...
Known for his landmark works such as Seven, Fight Club and Gone Girl, David Fincher has created a visually ambitious romantic fresco. With a screenplay by Eric Roth and Robin Swicord, the film explores the universal themes of memory, loss and the passage of time. Its narrative style and innovative visual effects have made it one of the most talked-about feature films of 2009.
The role of Benjamin Button is played by Brad Pitt, whose career already includes such hits as Troy, Legends of Autumn and Army of the 12 Monkeys. Cate Blanchett, winner of the Oscar for The Aviator and best known for Blue Jasmine, plays Daisy, the love of his life. Their chemistry gives the film a romantic and poignant dimension, enhanced by the presence of Julia Ormond.
This film should appeal to fans of romantic dramas, fantasy tales and historical frescoes. It could also appeal to those who enjoyed works such as Forrest Gump (also scripted by Eric Roth) or Le fabuleux destin d'Amélie Poulain, with its blend of emotion, poetry and reflection on the passage of time. Audiences in search of great sentimental and philosophical stories will find it an outstanding cinematic experience.
The Curious Case of Benjamin Button is a fantasy drama directed by David Fincher, starring Brad Pitt, Cate Blanchett and Julia Ormond. Released in 2009 and adapted from a short story by F. Scott Fitzgerald, it tells the singular story of a man who grows younger as he ages. Broadcast on France 5 in September 2025, it remains a benchmark of modern cinema on fate, time and love.
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