(English title: Read My Lips ) is a 2001 French neo-noir thriller directed by Jacques Audiard . The film is celebrated for its unique blend of social realism, office drama, and heist elements. Plot Summary
The story follows (Emmanuelle Devos), a hard-working but socially isolated secretary at a property development firm. Carla is nearly deaf and relies on hearing aids, which she often switches off to escape the noise of her toxic, male-dominated workplace. Sur mes LГЁvres
: Carla covers for Paul’s professional incompetence and teaches him social etiquette. In return, Paul becomes her "enforcer," helping her exact revenge on disrespectful colleagues. (English title: Read My Lips ) is a