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L'ennui (1998)

1998-11-14 · 2h 2m · FR
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An Obsession Out of Control

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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Cédric KahnDirector

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Charles BerlingCharles BerlingMartinSophie GuilleminSophie GuilleminCéciliaArielle DombasleArielle DombasleSophieRobert KramerRobert KramerMeyersAlice GreyAlice GreyCécilia's MotherMaurice AntoniMaurice AntoniCécilia's FatherTom OuedraogoTom OuedraogoMomoPatrick ArrachequesnePatrick ArrachequesneDoctorSerge BozonSerge BozonPhilosophy Student

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Based on novel or book

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Genre affinityDrama · RomanceTheme affinityBased On Novel Or BookMood preferenceRomanceDialogue densityDramaEmotional intensityRomanceDirector preference199868

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What is L'ennui about?

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.

How long is L'ennui?

L'ennui has a runtime of 122 minutes.