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Memories of Marilyn Monroe still turn up in various guises. In “Nobody Else But You” a young model named Candice, living in a French village near Switzerland and played by Sophie Quinton, believes she is the reincarnation of Monroe. Her body is recovered and a French crime novelist, David Rousseau, portrayed with dogged determination by Jean-Paul Rouve, becomes obsessed with an investigation into her life and death, with episodes of her life examined in flashbacks.
Theories about the death of Monroe also surface via parallel plot developments, such as Candice’s involvement with a powerful politician. There are threats against Rousseau’s life as he persists in his inquiries.
The thriller has been written and directed by Gérald Hustache-Mathieu, who works hard to keep the relationship to Monroe as a centerpiece of the film. Quinton is a big help in the focusing, as she holds attention with her Monroe-like looks and movements, and within the context of this mystery, she manages to create an image of stardom, even if it is only at a regional level.
The story becomes very strained in parts, although the concept is quite clever in the working out of the plot. The film reminds us of how Marilyn Monroe never fades from memory, all the more so when we contemplate her tragic death and wonder if we know all the facts. A First Run Features release.
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