Mrs Harris Goes to Paris. Poster of the 2022 movie and cover of the 1958 book, Mrs. 'Arris Goes to Paris
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Mrs. 'Arris Goes to Paris
Paul Gallico, 1958
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Anthony Fabian, 2022

Mrs. Harris is a salt-of-the-earth London charlady who cheerfully cleans the houses of the rich. One day, while tidying Lady Dant’s wardrobe, she comes across the most beautiful thing she has ever seen in her life-a Dior dress. She’s never seen anything as magical as the dress before her and she’s never wanted anything so badly. Determined to make her dream come true, Mrs. Harris scrimps and saves until one day, she finally has enough money to go to Paris.


Coup de Torchon. Poster of the 1981 movie and cover of the 1964 book, Pop. 1280
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Pop. 1280
Jim Thompson, 1964
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Bertrand Tavernier, 1981

In 1938 in the french West Africa, Lucien Cordier is a weak and corrupted policeman despised by the local bad boys. His wife is openly cheating on him and he hasn’t got any self-respect anymore. But when comes the occasion, his revenge will be terrible.


Elle. Poster of the 2016 movie and cover of the 2012 book
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Elle
Philippe Djian, 2012
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Paul Verhoeven, 2016

Michèle Leblanc is raped in her home by an assailant in a ski mask, then cleans up the mess and resumes her life. She has a contentious relationship with her mother, Irène, whom she resents for her narcissism and involvements with younger men. Haunted by her father’s actions, Michèle is wary of law enforcement and does not report her rape to police.


Eaux profondes. Poster of the 1981 movie and cover of the 1957 book, Deep Water
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Deep Water
Patricia Highsmith, 1957
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Michel Deville, 1981

Melanie enjoys flirting and having little affairs. Her husband Victor seems to bear her antics with utmost calm and nonchalance. This impression turns out to be wrong, very wrong indeed.


Mama Weed. Poster of the 2020 movie and cover of the 2017 book, The Godmother
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The Godmother
Hannelore Cayre, 2017
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Jean-Paul Salomé, 2020

A translator employed by the Paris police unexpectedly finds herself in possession of a massive quantity of hashish, along with the insider knowledge necessary to distribute it. As events unfold, she discovers an unexpected aptitude for navigating the perils that arise from this newfound involvement.