| Description |
1 videodisc (105 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in. |
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digital optical rda |
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video file DVD video rda |
| System Details |
DVD, widescreen presentation; 5.1 surround. |
| Cast |
Isabelle Huppert, Kool Shen, Laurence Ursino, Christophe Sermet. |
| Summary |
The film is an exploration of power and sex. Maud is a strong-willed filmmaker who suffers a stroke. Bedridden but determined to pursue her latest film project, she sees Vilko, a con man who swindles celebrities, on a TV talk show. Interested in him for her new film, the two meet and Maud soon finds herself falling for Vilko's manipulative charm as their parasitic relationship hurtles out of control. |
| Note |
Bonus features: Interview with Catherine Breillat; short film "The Future of Cinema;" original theatrical trailer; other Strand Releasing trailers. |
| Audience |
Not rated; contains nudity and mature subject matter. |
| Language |
French dialogue; English subtitles. |
| Subject |
Man-woman relationships -- Drama.
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Motion picture authorship -- Drama.
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Television talk show hosts -- Drama.
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| Genre/Form |
Fiction films.
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Feature films.
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| Added Author |
Huppert, Isabelle, actor.
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Kool Shen, actor.
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Ursino, Laurence, actor.
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Sermet, Christophe, actor.
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Strand Releasing (Firm), film distributor.
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| Standard No. |
712267340729 |
| Music No. |
3407-2 Strand Releasing Home Video |
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