L'ennui
A philosophy teacher restless with the need to do something with his life meets a young woman suspected of driving an artist to his death. He finds the very simple Cecilia irritating but develops a sexual rapport with her. Obsessed with the need to own and tormented by her inability to respond to him, he becomes increasingly violent in a quest he can't name - a quest that slowly begins to undermine his certainties.
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L'ennui
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
- Recommendations
Status
Released
Release Date
Nov 14, 1998
Runtime
2h 2m
Genres
Drama, Romance
User Score
55%
Original Title
L'ennui
Production Companies
Gemini Films, Ima Films, Madragoa Filmes, CNC, Canal+
Director
Cédric Kahn
Description
A philosophy teacher restless with the need to do something with his life meets a young woman suspected of driving an artist to his death. He finds the very simple Cecilia irritating but develops a sexual rapport with her. Obsessed with the need to own and tormented by her inability to respond to him, he becomes increasingly violent in a quest he can't name - a quest that slowly begins to undermine his certainties.
