Love in the Afternoon

Love in the Afternoon

★ 7.3IMDb Score
Released:1972-09-01
Duration:97 min
Country:France
Director:Éric Rohmer
Actors:Bernard Verley, Zouzou, Françoise Verley, Daniel Ceccaldi, Malvina Penne
Production:Les Films du Losange

Overview:

Successful Parisian lawyer Frédéric is happily married to schoolteacher Hélène. Though he daydreams of affairs with other women, he doesn't come close to acting on such thoughts until he runs into Chloé, a beautiful old acquaintance. Tempted by the vibrant Chloé, Frédéric is torn between impulsive lust and his love for Hélène.

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