L'ennui (1998)
L'ennui is a 1998 French-language drama movie directed by Cédric Kahn, with a running time of 2h 2m. It stars Charles Berling, Sophie Guillemin and Arielle Dombasle.
A philosophy teacher restless with the need to do something with his life meets a young woman suspected of driving an artist to his death. He finds the very simple Cecilia irritating but develops a sexual rapport with her. Obsessed with the need to own and tormented by her inability to respond to him, he becomes increasingly violent in a quest he can't name - a quest that slowly begins to undermine his certainties.
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What is L'ennui about?
A philosophy teacher restless with the need to do something with his life meets a young woman suspected of driving an artist to his death. He finds the very simple Cecilia irritating but develops a sexual rapport with her. Obsessed with the need to own and tormented by her inability to respond to him, he becomes increasingly violent in a quest he can't name - a quest that slowly begins to undermine his certainties.
When was L'ennui released?
L'ennui was released on 14 November 1998.
How long is L'ennui?
L'ennui runs 2h 2m.
Who made L'ennui?
L'ennui was directed by Cédric Kahn.
Cast
- Charles Berling as Martin
- Sophie Guillemin as Cécilia
- Arielle Dombasle as Sophie
- Robert Kramer as Meyers
- Alice Grey as Cécilia's Mother
- Maurice Antoni as Cécilia's Father
- Tom Ouedraogo as Momo
- Patrick Arrachequesne as Doctor
- Serge Bozon as Philosophy Student
- Anne-Sophie Morillon as Agnès
- Nathalie Besançon as L'infirmière
- Antoine Beau as Pierre