Frustrated by the lack of intimacy in her relationship, a young schoolteacher goes through a series of intimidating and often violent sexual partners.
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Cast
Directed by
| Catherine Breillat | ||
Written by
| Catherine Breillat | ... | (scenario and dialogue) |
Produced by
| Catherine Jacques | ... | executive producer |
| Jean-François Lepetit | ... | producer |
Music by
| Raphaël Tidas | ||
| DJ Valentin | ... | (as D.J. Valentin) |
Cinematography by
| Giorgos Arvanitis | ... | (as Yorgos Arvanitis) |
Editing by
| Agnès Guillemot | ||
Editorial Department
| Susumu Asano | ... | Film Colorist |
| Bernard Bran | ... | post-production |
| Fabrice Dequeant | ... | color timer |
| Richard Deusy | ... | colorist |
| Christophe Nowak | ... | assistant editor |
| Agnès Touzeau | ... | assistant editor |
Casting By
| Estelle Bertrand | ||
| Jacques Grant | ||
| Catherine Hofer | ||
| Nicolas Lublin | ||
| Guylène Péan | ||
| Michaël Weill | ||
Production Design by
| Frédérique Belvaux | ||
Art Direction by
| Valérie Leblanc Weber | ||
Set Decoration by
| Alexis Forestier | ||
| Pierre Gerbaux | ||
| Julien Poitou-Weber | ... | (as Julien Poitou Weber) |
Costume Design by
| Ann Dunsford | ... | (as Anne Dunsford Varenne) |
Makeup Department
| Antoine Amador | ... | additional hair stylist |
| Claire Monatte | ... | hair stylist / makeup artist |
| Christian Morales | ... | additional hair stylist |
| Pascal Thiollier | ... | additional makeup artist |
Production Management
| Max Belmessieri | ... | production manager |
| Bernard Brun | ... | post-production supervisor |
| Laurent Charchaude | ... | production manager |
| Philippe Guérinel | ... | production manager |
| Eddy Jabès | ... | production manager |
| Samir Larif | ... | production manager (as Samir Larrif) |
| Jean-Marc Maestracci | ... | production manager |
| Eric Margolis | ... | production manager |
| Denis Oliveau-Lebreton | ... | production manager |
| Anne Rogé | ... | production manager |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Fabrice Bigot | ... | second assistant director |
| Catherine Hofer | ... | assistant director |
| Michaël Weill | ... | first assistant director |
Art Department
| Pascal Bloquet | ... | painter |
| Pqtrice Colardelli | ... | carpenter foreman |
| Michel Courtemanche | ... | carpenter |
| Bruno Devresse | ... | carpenter |
| Olivier Garand | ... | painter |
| Alain Gosse | ... | chief constructor |
| Daniel Grimm | ... | assistant decorator |
| Peter Hammond | ... | painter |
| Alexandre Jacques | ... | intern art department |
| Emmanuel Jaffre | ... | carpenter |
| Frédéric Jourdan | ... | carpenter |
| Alexandre Koubbachian | ... | assistant decorator (as Alexandra Koubbachian) |
| Brigitte Lefranc | ... | painter |
| Alexandra Pulman | ... | exteriors |
| Christine Rey | ... | tapestries |
| Véronique Robinson | ... | carpenter |
| Gérard Simonet | ... | chief carpenter |
Sound Department
| Emmanuel Augeard | ... | chief sound editor |
| Marc Authesserre | ... | head sound department |
| Éric Bonnard | ... | sound mixer (as Erix Bonnard) |
| Pascal Chauvin | ... | sound effects |
| Pascal Dedeye | ... | assistant sound effects |
| Joël Jacovella | ... | assistant sound editor |
| Paul Lainé | ... | sound |
| Marie Massiani | ... | chief sound effects operator |
| Pascale Paoli | ... | sound assistant |
| Peggy Rivoallan | ... | assistant sound engineer |
| Eric Tisserand | ... | head sound department |
| Alexandre Vraux | ... | assistant sound editor |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Yorgos Angelou | ... | key grip |
| Thierry Engler | ... | electrician |
| Giorgos Giannelis | ... | assistant camera |
| Izet Kutlovac | ... | key electrician |
| Éric Le Roux | ... | steadicam operator (as Eric Leroux) |
| Gilles Papillon | ... | electrician |
| Sergio Rodrigues | ... | electrician |
| Simos Sarketzis | ... | second assistant camera |
| Alain Thernisson | ... | electrician |
| Roger-Paul Tizio | ... | assistant camera |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Christian Lacroix | ... | wardrobe: Carla |
| Janet Latimer | ... | costumer |
| Sanine Schlumberger | ... | seamstress (as Janine Schlumberger) |
Location Management
| Max Belmessieri | ... | location scout / locations scout |
| Emmanuelle Wiclezinski | ... | location scout |
Music Department
| Bruno Kramm | ... | composer: additional music |
| Jean-Marie Leau | ... | music coordinator |
Script and Continuity Department
| Séverine Siaut | ... | script supervisor |
Additional Crew
| Patrice Birzin | ... | groupman |
| Frédéric Bouchet | ... | production administrator |
| Didier Dekeyser | ... | laboratory technician |
| Marie-Christine Gauchée | ... | production administrator |
| Valéry Guibal | ... | finance director |
| Jean-François Lepetit | ... | presenter |
| Mélissa | ... | double: "Marie" |
| Georges Polonia | ... | groupman |
| Dominique Rémy | ... | production secretary |
| Guy Stodel | ... | acquisitions executive |
Thanks
| Luc Barnier | ... | thanks |
| Richard Boidin | ... | thanks |
| Christian Bourgois | ... | thanks |
| Gilles Cappelletto | ... | thanks (as Gilles Cappeletto) |
| Jérôme Deschamps | ... | thanks |
| Gilles Garnier | ... | thanks |
| Georges Goldenstern | ... | thanks |
| Christian Guillon | ... | thanks |
| Christine Pascal | ... | dedicatee |
| Cécile Sembille | ... | thanks |
| Nathalie Tanguy | ... | thanks |
| Marc Tessier | ... | thanks |
| Sandrine Voisey | ... | thanks |
Production Companies
- Flach Film (co-production)
- CB Films (co-production)
- Arte France Cinéma (co-production)
- Centre national du cinéma et de l'image animée (CNC) (participation)
- Société des Producteurs de Cinéma et de Télévision (Procirep) (supported by)
- Canal+ (participation)
Distributors
- Alfa Films (1999) (Argentina) (theatrical)
- Angel Films (2000) (Denmark) (theatrical)
- Arthaus Filmverleih (2000) (Germany) (theatrical)
- Atlantis Entertainment (2000) (Czechoslovakia) (theatrical)
- Cinema Mondo (1999) (Finland) (theatrical)
- First Distributors (1999) (Hong Kong) (theatrical)
- Lolafilms Distribución (1999) (Spain) (theatrical)
- Rézo Films (1999) (France) (theatrical)
- Trimark Pictures (1999) (United States) (theatrical) (subtitled)
- Canvas (2004) (Belgium) (tv) (first national airing)
- Homescreen (2000) (Netherlands) (DVD)
- Homescreen (2000) (Netherlands) (VHS)
- Irfan Film (1999) (Turkey)
- Kinowelt Home Entertainment (2001) (Germany) (DVD)
- Madman Entertainment (2001) (Australia) (DVD)
- The Criterion Channel (2020) (United States) (tv) (digital)
- Trimark Home Video (2002) (United States) (DVD)
- Vidmark Entertainment (2001) (United States) (VHS)
- Éditions Montparnasse (2002) (France) (DVD)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- Christian Lacroix (costumes: Arènes d'Arles)
- C.J. Production (executive production)
- Christian Lacroix (thanks)
- Comptoir des Cotonniers (thanks)
- Dries Van Noten (thanks)
- Zucca (thanks)
- Agnès B. (thanks)
- Quick Faune (thanks)
- L'Etude et la Supervision des Trucages (L'E.S.T.) (thanks)
- Tampopo (thanks)
- Lou Major Photo (thanks)
- Assurances Continentales, Les (insurance)
- Auditel (editing)
- Cininter (electrical equipment)
- Davidis (auditorium)
- Digison (auditorium)
- Ercidan (titles)
- FKGB Arguments (publicity)
- GTC Joinville (auditorium)
- KO Creative (poster design)
- Planning Caméra (steadicam)
- Samalga (camera equipment provided by)
- Toronto International Film Festival (festival)
- Transpalux (electrical equipment)
- Tri-Track Sync (post-synchronization)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
Although deeply in love with her boyfriend - and indeed sleeping in the same bed with him - a schoolteacher cannot handle the almost complete lack of intimacy he will allow. Increasingly frustrated, she gradually finds her sexual appetites leading her into ever more risky situations, including a developing one with the headmaster. Written by Jeremy Perkins {J-26} |
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| Taglines | Love is desolate. Romance is temporary. Sex is forever. See more » |
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| Parents Guide | View content advisory » |
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Did You Know?
| Trivia | Director Catherine Breillat admitted to choosing Italian porn star Rocco Siffredi to play Paolo because she wanted a well-endowed actor in the role. See more » |
| Goofs | At the end of the movie, Marie feels she'll give birth soon, so she tries to wake up Paul. During this scene she moves in a way which is impossible for a woman in her state of pregnancy. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Featured in Superstar/Random Hearts/Boys Don't Cry/The Limey/Romance (1999). See more » |
| Soundtracks | Spanish Storme See more » |
| Quotes |
Marie:
Why do the men who disgust us understand us much better than those who attract us and who we love? See more » |