Love in the Afternoon

1972 · directed by Éric Rohmer

Rating
80/100
Hit
yes

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.

Love in the Afternoon (1972), directed by Éric Rohmer, rates 80/100 — a hit. See how its director, cast and crew rate across their careers.

Cast

  • Bernard Verley
  • Zouzou
  • Françoise Verley
  • Daniel Ceccaldi
  • Malvina Penne
  • Elisabeth Ferrier
  • Tina Michelino
  • Jean-Louis Livi
  • Pierre Nunzi
  • Irène Skobline

Crew

More from Éric Rohmer

  1. Four Adventures of Reinette and Mirabelle (1987) — 85/100 · hit
  2. My Night at Maud's (1969) — 85/100 · hit
  3. Boyfriends and Girlfriends (1987) — 84/100 · hit
  4. Claire's Knee (1970) — 83/100 · hit
  5. A Summer's Tale (1996) — 83/100 · hit
  6. The Green Ray (1986) — 83/100 · hit

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