Sex Is Comedy

Sex Is Comedy

5.9IMDb Score
Released:2002-06-05
Duration:94 min
Country:France
Director:Catherine Breillat
Actors:Anne Parillaud, Grégoire Colin, Roxane Mesquida, Ashley Wanninger, Dominique Colladant
Production:CB Films, France 2, ARTE France Cinéma, Flach Film

Overview:

A director struggles with a difficult sex scene between a young actor and actress who can't stand one another. Aided by her loyal assistant, she is hell-bent on getting the scene right without compromise.

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