Being a big fan of movies, Desplat set his sights on becoming a film composer from an early age and took actions to make this dream a reality as soon as he started thinking of building a career. He worked on his first film Le souffleur in 1986.

When recording the music for his first film, he met violinist Dominique Lemonnier who became his favorite soloist, artistic director and wife.

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A good example of what the Holstee manifesto says: If you're looking for the love of your life, stop; she'll be waiting for you when you start doing what you love.