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Love in the Afternoon

1219721h 37mÉric Rohmer
IMDb 7.6 · Rotten Tomatoes 87%

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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.

DramaRomance
InfidelityMarriage CrisisMan Between Two WomenWomanizerPhilosophicalIntimateRomantic

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What is Love in the Afternoon (1972) about?

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.

Who stars in Love in the Afternoon?

Love in the Afternoon stars Bernard Verley (Frédéric), Zouzou (Chloé), Françoise Verley (Hélène), Daniel Ceccaldi (Gérard), Malvina Penne (Fabienne). The film was directed by Éric Rohmer.

How long is Love in the Afternoon?

Love in the Afternoon has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1972. It is rated 12.

Is Love in the Afternoon worth watching?

Love in the Afternoon holds an IMDb rating of 7.6/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 87. Fans of Drama, Romance are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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