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Simple Passion
Passion simple
2021 99 min Belgium, France 18+
★6.0
Romance, Drama
Director: Danielle Arbid
🎭 Based on
«Simple Passion»
byAnnie Ernaux
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Description
A man and a woman are brought together by chance for several months. He is younger than she is, married, Russian, officially a diplomat stationed in Paris. She is a beautiful teacher and researcher, with her feet firmly on the ground. The film follows the evolution of their love, from the beginning to end.
US Gross:
$3,518
Worldwide:
$75,167
Starring
Laetitia Dosch
Actor
Sergei Polunin
Actor
Lou-Teymour Thion
Actor
Awards
San Sebastián International Film Festival 2020
— Golden Shell
Key opinion
Passion simple is generally regarded as an unflinching, realistic exploration of female obsession and the destructive nature of sexual fixation. While some viewers appreciate its raw, authentic depiction of desire, others find the protagonist's masochistic behavior and the film's thematic focus on toxic dynamics challenging to connect with.
| Screenplay | The screenplay delivers a precise, realistic portrayal of sexual addiction and the psychological toll of an obsessive affair. | |
| Originality | The film succeeds in crafting a raw, uncensored, and truthful depiction of sexual intimacy without resorting to standard melodramatic tropes. | |
| Theme | The narrative invites deep debate, as some view the protagonist's journey as an ambitious study of female madness, while others find the power imbalance between the two characters unsettling. |