THE CRIME IS MINE (2023) — Fame is fleeting. But a good scandal lasts forever.

Fame, fortune, and a murder charge—what could go wrong?

Set in the shimmering but treacherous world of 1930s Parisian theatre, The Crime Is Mine is a deliciously sharp comedy-drama about truth, deception, and the intoxicating allure of notoriety. Directed with panache and mischief, the film reimagines justice as a stage—and every defendant as a potential star.

The story follows Madeleine Verdier, a struggling actress whose talent barely keeps her afloat in the cutthroat scene of Paris theatre. One stormy night, a prominent producer is found dead, and all evidence points to Madeleine. Faced with prison—or worse—she makes a fateful choice: she claims responsibility, but argues it was self-defense. To everyone’s surprise, the public devours the tale. Her courtroom drama becomes a sensation. Almost overnight, she transforms from forgotten actress to the darling of the press.

But as fame blossoms, so does suspicion. Her best friend and aspiring playwright Pauline begins to sense that not everything adds up. What starts as solidarity slowly twists into jealousy, as both women are caught between truth and performance, love and ambition, crime and theater.

The Crime Is Mine dances on the tightrope between satire and suspense, reminding us that in the eyes of the media, guilt can be glamorous—and innocence is rarely profitable.