The School of Flesh
“Lessons in love, sex and betrayal.”
1998•R•1h 50m•5.4•Released
DramaMysteryRomance
Fashion executive Dominique's obsession for Quentin, a young bisexual hustler, fills her desire for physical love but leaves her taxed emotionally. Twists and turns in the relationship, along with the man's violent and abusive nature, force Dominique to reconcile the conflicts created by her passion. In this quest, Dominique is aided, and sometimes hindered, by friends, clients, and Quentin's former and current acquaintances.
Director
Benoît Jacquot
Writer
Jacques Fieschi
Languages
French
Studio
Orsans Productions
Cast
Isabelle Huppert
Dominique
Vincent Martinez
Quentin
Vincent Lindon
Chris
Marthe Keller
Madame Thorpe
François Berléand
Soukaz
Danièle Dubroux
L'amie de Dominique
Bernard Le Coq
Cordier
Roxane Mesquida
Marine
Jean-Louis Richard
M. Thorpe
Jean-Claude Dauphin
Louis-Guy
Michelle Goddet
La mère de Quentin
Laurent Jumeaucourt
Le jeune plombier
Pierre Laroche
Robert
Richard Schroeder
Le photographe
Jan-Michell
Marcus
Production
Company
Orsans Productions
Company
Artémis Productions
Company
Bel Age Distribution
Company
La Sept Cinéma
Company
Pyramide Productions
Producer
Fabienne Vonier
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