L'Amour conjugal (1995): cast, story & where to watch
1995 · Film
Released in 1995, L'Amour conjugal is a notable film directed by Benoît Barbier, running about 93 minutes.
What it’s about. This French tale, set in the 17th century, chronicles the marriage between an errant knight and a beautiful spinster. The tale begins in 1629, and the knight is Nathan Le Cerf who joins the regiments of Count Anchire after he loses his entire family to the plague. Nathan's first assignment is to kill the gambling rival of the count in a duel; Nathan obeys, but gets wounded in the process. Still he makes it back to his master and is expecting a generous reward. Instead, the count reviles the knight, invokes Louis XIII's ban on dueling, and orders Nathan beheaded. Nathan will have none of that. Despite his bleeding abdominal wound, he escapes into the countryside. Initially he finds shelter with his lifelong friend, a chalk maker; he then goes on to one of his patrons, an artist. Nathan is relegated to living in a humble hut in the wilds. Eventually he meets an impoverished noblewoman, Marhte de Lairac.
Who’s in it. L'Amour conjugal stars Sami Frey as Nathan Le Cerf, Caroline Silhol as Marthe de Lairac, Pierre Richard as Squirrat and Mathieu Carrière as Anchire, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch L'Amour conjugal page.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch L'Amour conjugal (1995)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for L'Amour conjugal change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in L'Amour conjugal?
- L'Amour conjugal stars Sami Frey, Caroline Silhol, Pierre Richard, Mathieu Carrière and François Marthouret.
- When was L'Amour conjugal released?
- L'Amour conjugal was released in 1995, with a runtime of about 93 minutes.