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Claire's Knee

Claire's Knee

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Status

Released

Release Date

Dec 11, 1970

Runtime

1h 45m

Genres

Drama, Romance

User Score

73%

Original Title

Le Genou de Claire

Production Companies

Les Films du Losange

Director

Éric Rohmer

Description

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.