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Desire

2011 · 103 min

A slow, sensual character study that feels intimate and melancholic, exploring desire and grief with a detached, observational eye.

Directed by
Laurent Bouhnik
Genres
Drama, Romance
Starring
Déborah Révy, Hélène Zimmer, Gowan Didi
Tagline
Love, desire and complications...
Overview
In a social context deteriorated by a countrywide economic crisis, the life of several people will be turned upside down after they meet Cécile, a character who symbolizes desire.

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In the UKNo streaming, rental or purchase options known.
Directed by
Laurent Bouhnik
Genres
Drama, Romance
Starring
Déborah Révy, Hélène Zimmer, Gowan Didi
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How it feels

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Tone
  • melancholicstrength 2 of 3
  • romanticstrength 2 of 3
  • earneststrength 2 of 3
  • darkstrength 1 of 3
Pacing
slow-burn, 1 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention
engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes
  • grief
  • sexuality
  • love
  • isolation
  • healing
Places
  • small town
  • big city
Era
contemporary
Audience
adult
Form
  • ensemble
Content intensity
  • Gore none
  • Language mild
  • Violence mild
  • Sex strong
All scales, 0 to 10
Scales, 0 to 10
ScaleValue0 to 10
Action2
Horror0
Humour2
Realism8
Romance7
Tension4
Darkness6
Complexity5
Emotional weight6

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Details

Genres
drama, romance
Directed by
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Written by
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Starring
Déborah Révy, Hélène Zimmer, Gowan Didi, Johnny Amaro, Johan Libéreau, Jean-François Gallotte, Brice Fournier, Christelle Benoit
Cinematography
Dominique Colin
Runtime
103 min
Country
France
Languages
French

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