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Love in the Afternoon

Love in the Afternoon

Drama · Romance · 1972

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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Love in the Afternoon

1972 Drama · Romance 1h 37m

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7.3 / 10

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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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Names above the title

The people responsible.

Directed by

Éric Rohmer

Written by

Éric Rohmer

Bernard Verley

Bernard Verley

Frédéric

Zouzou

Zouzou

Chloé

Françoise Verley

Françoise Verley

Hélène

Daniel Ceccaldi

Daniel Ceccaldi

Gérard

M

Malvina Penne

Fabienne

E

Elisabeth Ferrier

Martine

T

Tina Michelino

The Passenger

Court is in session

Put Love in the Afternoon on trial.

Two incompatible taste archetypes. One film. Read the arguments, then issue a completely binding cultural ruling.

The defence The Prestige Tourist

“Ambition earns the room.”

The film reaches for consequence and scale, accepting the risk of seriousness instead of shrinking from it.

The prosecution The Popcorn Loyalist

“Importance has entered the chat.”

The production keeps announcing its significance, as though awards-season posture were proof of insight.