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An Affair of Love (1999)

An Affair of Love (1999)
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In this drama, two people discover that it's not as simple as they thought to have a purely sexual relationship. A man and woman in their early 40s (Nathalie Baye and Sergi Lopez), are introduced to each other through a personal ad and agree to meet once a week for a sexual liaison. The meetings are meant to be exciting but impersonal; they agree that they won't exchange names or ask questions about their lives outside this relationship. They also don't engage in convention, though we're never told (or shown) just what the couple is sharing instead. However, as the weeks go by, a bond grows between them, and after several weeks he proposes that they have dinner together before retiring to their hotel room; a few months down the road, she suggests that they should try making love in the traditional manner for the first time. These events bring them closer together, but they also change the tenor of their relationship; this change is symbolized most clearly when a man collapses in the hallway outside their motel room and together they take him to a hospital. Une Liaison Pornographique was screened at the 1999 Venice and Toronto Film Festivals. ~ Mark Deming, Rovi

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Starring:
Nathalie BayeSergi López, (more)
Director(s):
Frédéric Fonteyne
Theatrical MPAA Rating:
R
Format(s):
DVD
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Synopsis of An Affair of Love

In this drama, two people discover that it's not as simple as they thought to have a purely sexual relationship. A man and woman in their early 40s (Nathalie Baye and Sergi Lopez), are introduced to each other through a personal ad and agree to meet once a week for a sexual liaison. The meetings are meant to be exciting but impersonal; they agree that they won't exchange names or ask questions about their lives outside this relationship. They also don't engage in convention, though we're never told (or shown) just what the couple is sharing instead. However, as the weeks go by, a bond grows between them, and after several weeks he proposes that they have dinner together before retiring to their hotel room; a few months down the road, she suggests that they should try making love in the traditional manner for the first time. These events bring them closer together, but they also change the tenor of their relationship; this change is symbolized most clearly when a man collapses in the hallway outside their motel room and together they take him to a hospital. Une Liaison Pornographique was screened at the 1999 Venice and Toronto Film Festivals. ~ Mark Deming, Rovi

Theatrical Feature Running Time:
78 mins

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Director(s):
Frédéric Fonteyne
Writer(s):
Philippe Blasband
Producer(s):
Patrick Quinet
Theatrical MPAA Rating:
R(Adult Language, Strong Sexual Content, Not For Children, Adult Situations)
Categories:
RomanceIndependent Films
An Affair of Love Awards:
  • 1999 - Venice International Film Festival - Volpi Cup for Best Actress
Warning:  This product is intended for mature audiences only. It may contain violence, sexual content, drug abuse and/or strong language. You must be 17 or older to purchase it. By ordering this item you are certifying that you are at least 17 years of age.

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Sergio M.

Anyone who doesn't like this movie has no sensibility to anything not-hollywood. Yes it is a different type of movie, and it requires some thought to understand it. It deals with genuine human emotions, and how love can develop even in situations when we do not intend to fall in love.

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B B.

A sensual movie. Both actors are a pleasure to watch - charming, sexy, kind. The story is well done. Leaves you wondering, even at the end.

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Michelle K.

Brilliant!!!

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