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Adolphe (2002)
Director: Benoît Jacquot
Cast: Isabelle Adjani, Stanislas Merhar, Isild Le Besco, Jean Yanne
Runtime102 min
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Twenty-year old Adolphe finds himself drawn irresistibly to Ellénore, a married woman who is ten years his senior. Although she initially repels her young suitor’s unwanted advances, Ellénore soon yields to his charms and the two embark on a passionate love affair.
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Adolphe (2002), directed by Benoît Jacquot, is a critically acclaimed drama and romance film that explores a passionate love affair between a young man and an older, married woman. While it has not received major awards recognition, the film has been praised by critics for its nuanced portrayal of the characters and their complex relationship.
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Fans of slow-burn romance and intimate character studies will appreciate the nuanced performances and subtle emotional drama in Benoît Jacquot's 2002 film Adolphe, which features a standout turn by acclaimed actress Isabelle Adjani as a married woman torn between duty and desire.
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Adolphe is a 2002 French drama film based on the novel Adolphe by Benjamin Constant. The film was directed by Benoît Jacquot and starred Isabelle Adjani as Ellénore and Stanislas Merhar as Adolphe.
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