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Claire's Knee( 1970)

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Overview

On the eve of his wedding, on holiday on the Lake Annecy shore, a career diplomat visits an old acquaintance, perhaps a former girlfriend. Through her he meets an intense teenager, Laura, and then lusts after her sister, Claire. Whilst Laura attempts to flirt with him, his fantasy becomes focused on wanting to caress Claire's knee.

    Top Billed Cast

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      Jean-Claude Brialy

      Jérôme

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      Aurora Cornu

      Aurora, the novelist

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      Béatrice Romand

      Laura

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      Laurence de Monaghan

      Claire

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      Michèle Montel

      Madame Walter

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      Gérard Falconetti

      Gilles

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      Fabrice Luchini

      Vincent

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      Sandra Franchina

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    A review by talisencrw

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    Written by talisencrw on Fri Apr 15 2016
    This reminded me of one of those instances in my life when even though I was in a monogamous relationship, that being human, I looked at another woman and wanted to be unfaithful. Though this isn't my favourite of Rohmer's works from an outstanding part of his career (that would have to be 'My Night at Maud's'), this would have to be right up there, and is recommended to anyone who appreciates excellence in foreign cinema, particularly from masters of the French New Wave. As well, that famous moment of the older man looking up the ladder and seeing the beautiful young woman's bare knee and f...

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    Facts

    Status

    Released

    Original Language

    English

    Budget

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    Keywords

    • knee
    • sexual desire