classic french guy mid-day errand: buying more turtlenecks
Frederic leads a bourgeois life; he is a partner in a small Paris office and is happily married to Helene, a teacher expecting her second child. In the afternoons, Frederic daydreams about other women, but has no intention of taking any action. One day, Chloe, who had been a mistress of an old friend, begins dropping by his office. They meet as friends, irregularly in the afternoons, till eventually Chloe decides to seduce Frederic, causing him a moral dilemma.
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1Love in the Afternoon is showing in 1 cinema in Los Angeles — next screening Sunday 26 July at 19:00 at Los Feliz 3 Theatre.
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6What people say
For me, Rohmer is like water. Crystal clear, pure, simple, flowing and sometimes even deep.
listen, i once knew a turtleneck enthusiast who wanted to leave his gf for me
Common questions
What is Love in the Afternoon about?+
The film follows a happily married Parisian businessman who finds his fidelity and moral principles tested when a former acquaintance begins making irregular afternoon visits to his office.
Who directed Love in the Afternoon?+
Éric Rohmer directed this 1972 film, which serves as the final entry in his renowned 'Six Moral Tales' series.
Is this film related to other works by the director?+
Yes, it is the conclusion of Rohmer's 'Six Moral Tales', a series of films exploring themes of infidelity, moral choices, and temptation within the French bourgeoisie.
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