The Girl from Monaco 2009

Middle-aged lawyer Bertrand Beauvois, portrayed by Fabrice Luchini, is a highly successful legal mind who takes on a challenging case involving Monaco businessman Louis Lassalle played by Gilles Cohen. He is tasked with defending Lassalle’s mother, Édith Lassalle, who has committed a grave act by killing her former lover. To ensure Beauvois’s safety, Lassalle assigns a diligent bodyguard, Christophe Abadi, skillfully brought to life by Roschdy Zem.

Amidst this tumultuous case, Beauvois finds himself irresistibly drawn to the charming yet notoriously promiscuous local TV weather girl, Audrey Varella. With her captivating allure, as played by Louise Bourgoin, Audrey seeks to cultivate a new life with Beauvois, despite the cautionary tales from Christophe, who has developed a friendship with him.

As their relationship becomes increasingly intimate, Beauvois indulges in passionate nights filled with wild abandon alongside Audrey. However, he soon realizes that he needs to sever ties with her, urging Christophe to assist him in making her disappear from his life altogether. Yet, fate takes a darker turn when Audrey’s reckless behavior leads to a tragic confrontation; after a heated encounter, Christophe’s actions result in her untimely death as he pushes her scooter off the road.

In a selfless act, Beauvois steps up to take the fall for the incident. As the story unfolds, audiences witness the poignant final moments where Mrs. Lassalle is released from prison after serving just one year for her crime, while Beauvois remains imprisoned, highlighting the stark contrast between justice served and the weight of personal sacrifice.