Love in the Afternoon

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Frederic leads a bourgeois life; he is a partner in a small Paris office and is happily married to Helene, a teacher expecting her second child. In the afternoons, Frederic daydreams about other women, but has no intention of taking any action. One day, Chloe, who had been a mistress of an old friend, begins dropping by his office. They meet as friends, irregularly in the afternoons, till eventually Chloe decides to seduce Frederic, causing him a moral dilemma.

Release Status

Released

Genres

Drama, Romance

Director

Éric Rohmer

Original Language

FR

What is Love in the Afternoon about?

Frederic leads a bourgeois life; he is a partner in a small Paris office and is happily married to Helene, a teacher expecting her second child. In the afternoons, Frederic daydreams about other women, but has no intention of taking any action. One day, Chloe, who had been a mistress of an old friend, begins dropping by his office. They meet as friends, irregularly in the afternoons, till eventually Chloe decides to seduce Frederic, causing him a moral dilemma.

Who directed Love in the Afternoon?

Love in the Afternoon was directed by Éric Rohmer.

When was Love in the Afternoon released?

Love in the Afternoon was released on September 1, 1972.

How long is Love in the Afternoon?

Love in the Afternoon has a runtime of 1h 37m.

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