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Romance (1999)

R  |   |  Drama  |  14 April 1999 (France)
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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 ... See full summary »

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Marie
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Paul
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Paolo
Reza Habouhossein ...
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Ashley
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Charlotte
Fabien de Jomaron ...
Claude
Carla ...
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Pierre Maufront ...
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Roman Rouzier ...
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Oliver Buchette ...
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Emmanuelle N'Guyen ...
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Nadia Latoui ...
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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 <jwp@aber.ac.uk>

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Love is desolate. Romance is temporary. Sex is forever.

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Rated R for language and strong sexual content including dialogue | See all certifications »

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$44,829 (USA) (17 September 1999)

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$1,282,941 (USA) (12 November 1999)
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Director Catherine Breillat admitted to choosing Rocco Siffredi because she wanted a well-endowed actor in the role. See more »

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Strong French movie
14 February 2004 | by (Belgium) – See all my reviews

The erotic scenes in this movie are splendid. The actress and the director can explore female psychology in a way that men can understand. This is a movie that shows eroticism in all its beauty without vulgarity. Very good script by Catherine Breillat. The dialogues are putting in place the exact atmosphere.


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