Claire's Knee

1970 · directed by Éric Rohmer

Rating

83/100

Hit

yes

On the eve of his wedding, on holiday on the Lake Annecy shore, career diplomat Jérôme 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, Jérôme's fantasy becomes focused on wanting to caress Claire's knee.

Claire's Knee (1970), directed by Éric Rohmer, rates 83/100 — a hit. See how its director, cast and crew rate across their careers.

Cast

• Jean-Claude Brialy
• Aurora Cornu
• Béatrice Romand
• Laurence de Monaghan
• Michèle Montel
• Gérard Falconetti
• Fabrice Luchini
• Sandra Franchina

Crew

• Néstor Almendros — Director of Photography
• Cécile Decugis — Editor
• Éric Rohmer — Writer

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. A Summer's Tale (1996) — 83/100 · hit
5. The Green Ray (1986) — 83/100 · hit
6. Full Moon in Paris (1984) — 82/100 · hit

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