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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Credits

Crew

DirectorCatherine Breillat

WriterCatherine Breillat

CinematographerGiorgos Arvanitis

ComposerRaphaël Tidas, DJ Valentin

EditorAgnès Guillemot

ProducerJean-François Lepetit

Cast

Caroline Duceyas Marie

Sagamore Stéveninas Paul

François Berléandas Robert

Rocco Siffredias Paolo

Reza Habouhosseinas Man on stairs

Ashley Wanningeras Ashley

Emma Colbertias Charlotte

Fabien de Jomaronas Claude

Carlaas Model

Pierre Maufrontas Photographer

Antoine Amadoras Hairdresser

Roman Rouzieras Sonographer

Olivier Buchetteas Head Doctor

Emmanuelle N'Guyenas Midwife

Nadia Latouias Nurse

Sylvie Drieuas Assistant Nurse

Samuel Chartieras Intern

Alexis Gignouxas Intern

Muriel Grégoireas Intern

Sébastien Jochmansas Intern

Double Feature

Streaming now, and why it pairs with this film

Anatomy of Hell2004

Both directed by Catherine Breillat, and both starring Rocco Siffredi

Or

Fat Girl2001Both directed by Catherine Breillat
Last Summer2023Both directed by Catherine Breillat

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