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Release Year1998
Runtime1h 50m
LanguageFrench
CertificationR
GenresDrama, Mystery, Romance
Votes26
DirectorBenoît Jacquot
WritersJacques Fieschi
TypeFeature Film
Rating5.4 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsThe School of Flesh
About The School of Flesh
Fashion executive Dominique's obsession for Quentin, a young bisexual hustler, fills her desire for physical love but leaves her taxed emotionally. Twists and turns in the relationship, along with the man's violent and abusive nature, force Dominique to reconcile the conflicts created by her passion. In this quest, Dominique is aided, and sometimes hindered, by friends, clients, and Quentin's former and current acquaintances.
Directed by Benoît Jacquot, The School of Flesh leans on a strong ensemble — Isabelle Huppert, Vincent Martinez, Vincent Lindon — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about drama titles of 1998.
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