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The School of Flesh (1999)
Fashion executive Dominique's obsession for Quentin, a young bisexual hustler, fills her desire for physical love but leaves her taxed emotionally. Twists and turns in the relationship, along with the man's violent and abusive nature, force Dominique to reconcile the conflicts created by her passion. In this quest, Dominique is aided, and sometimes hindered, by friends, clients, and Quentin's former and current acquaintances.
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Fashion executive Dominique's obsession for Quentin, a young bisexual hustler, fills her desire for physical love but leaves her taxed emotionally. Twists and turns in the relationship, along with the man's violent and abusive nature, force Dominique to reconcile the conflicts created by her passion. In this quest, Dominique is aided, and sometimes hindered, by friends, clients, and Quentin's former and current acquaintances.
Rating:R
Genre:Drama, Mystery, Romance
Written By:Jacques Fieschi
In Theaters:2/26/1999
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Runtime:110 minutes
Studio:Orsans Productions, Artémis Productions, Bel Age Distribution, La Sept Cinéma, Pyramide Productions
Cast
Benoît Jacquot
Director
Isabelle Huppert
Dominique
Vincent Martinez
Quentin
Vincent Lindon
Chris
Marthe Keller
Madame Thorpe
François Berléand
Soukaz
Danièle Dubroux
L'amie de Dominique
Bernard Le Coq
Cordier
Roxane Mesquida
Marine
Jean-Louis Richard
M. Thorpe
Jean-Claude Dauphin
Louis-Guy
Michelle Goddet
La mère de Quentin
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