The film takes place during an evening where Harry Théodore (Robert Furlong), a wealthy businessman, is marrying off his daughter, played by Rachel de Spéville. However, everything changes when the intriguing Anna (Vinaya Sungkur) arrives and family secrets resurface, much to everyone's dismay. The plot revolves around Elizabeth, the youngest of the Théodore family, played by the talented Clémence Soupe, a well-known figure of the Mauritian drama scene.
With a powerful original soundtrack, it is a thriller that will keep you on the edge of your seat, with a heavy atmosphere and a twisty plot.
An ambitious 100% Mauritian film
Filmed in just under a month during the pandemic, "The Blue Penny" sets the bar high for local cinema. The film, self-financed with a budget of only Rs 1 million, has beautiful visuals, well-thought-out dialogues, and very immersive music composed and played by a 100% Mauritian orchestra. The script is well-crafted, albeit with a few clichés here and there.
However, "The Blue Penny" is far from perfect! The film suffers from theatrical acting and slightly amateurish direction. But despite its flaws, the film remains ambitious and addresses local societal issues with references to the country's politics and a light critique of the Mauritian bourgeoisie.
"The Blue Penny" is currently showing in all MCiné theaters, and it is a local production that deserves to be seen by the general public. The film will appeal to fans of twisty Agatha Christie-like plots as well as cinephiles.
