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02/09/1998 Drama 1h 50m
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Overview

Muriel, a writer nearing 50 whose older lover won't live with her in Paris, meets a man on a train - Samuel, an Arab. He's attracted to her and pursues her, dropping in, asserting himself. She's willing to connect. He's passionate, then boorish, then jealous and possessive. He seems fixed on "Who's the strongest?," while she wants respect and trust. She's self-possessed as well as sexually charged, willing to laugh, and alternately firm and forgiving. He has little money, no immigration papers, few prospects, and a gambling jag. What does each want, and why does she stick with it? Is this colonial strife, war between the sexes, or a love story?

  1. Jeanne Labrune

    Director

  2. Catherine Breillat

    Writer

Top billed cast

  1. Nathalie Baye

    Muriel

  2. Daniel Duval

    Samuel

  3. Jean-Pierre Darroussin

    Voyageur de commerce

  4. Philippe Khorsand

    Gamal

  5. Hubert Saint-Macary

    Nicolas

  6. Peter Bonke

    Philippe (voice)

  7. Élisabeth Commelin

    Catherine

  8. Saïda Bekkouche

    Khedidja

  9. Philippe Cariou

    Policier

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Status
Released

Original Language
French

Budget
$0.00

Revenue
$0.00

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