Claire's Knee

Unrated

2/21/19711h 45m

Theatrical Release (US)

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.

Director:

Éric Rohmer

Status:

Released

Language:

French

Buget:

$0.00

Revenue:

$0.00

Key words:

knee
sexual desire

Cast

Jean-Claude Brialy

~ as ~

Jérôme

Aurora Cornu

~ as ~

Aurora, the novelist

Béatrice Romand

~ as ~

Laura

Laurence de Monaghan

~ as ~

Claire

Michèle Montel

~ as ~

Madame Walter

Gérard Falconetti

~ as ~

Gilles

Fabrice Luchini

~ as ~

Vincent

Sandra Franchina

~ as ~

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Reviews (1)

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talisencrw
Written 9 year(s) ago
9
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 feeling that longing has to be THE finest depiction of that feeling in all of movies. Glorious, heartfelt, extremely intrinsically rewarding work.