Love Is the Perfect Crime (2013)
Marc, in his 40s, is a professor of literature at the University of Lausanne. Still a bachelor — and still living with his sister Marianne in a huge, isolated chalet that they inherited when they were very young — he carries on one love affair after another with his students. Winter has almost ended when one of his most brilliant students, Barbara, suddenly disappears. Two days later, Marc meets Barbara’s mother, Anna, who wants to find out more about her vanished daughter.
Director: Arnaud Larrieu, Jean-Marie Larrieu
Genre: Thriller, Drama, Mystery
Runtime: 110 min
Release Date: September 27, 2013
Cast
- Mathieu Amalric - Marc
- Karin Viard - Marianne
- Maïwenn - Anna Eggbaum
- Sara Forestier - Annie
- Denis Podalydès - Richard
- Marion Duval - Barbara
- Damien Dorsaz - Le jeune inspecteur
- Carl Von Malaisé - Le policier à moto
- Anne-Laure Tondu - La serveuse
- Alain Börek - Le collègue de Marc
Screenplay
- Arnaud Larrieu (Screenplay)
- Philippe Djian (Novel)
- Jean-Marie Larrieu (Screenplay)
Music: Caravaggio
Cinematography: Guillaume Deffontaines
Editing: Annette Dutertre
Production: Mollywood, Gaumont, Entre Chien et Loup, ARTE France Cinéma, RTS, Vega Film, Arena Films, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes Cinéma
Country: Belgium, France, Switzerland
Language: Français
Original Language: fr
Themes
Mentor-Student and Guidance Bonds
Keywords
teacher student relationship
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Love Is the Perfect Crime about?
- Marc, in his 40s, is a professor of literature at the University of Lausanne. Still a bachelor — and still living with his sister Marianne in a huge, isolated chalet that they inherited when they were very young — he carries on one love affair after another with his students. Winter has almost ended when one of his most brilliant students, Barbara, suddenly disappears. Two days later, Marc meets Barbara’s mother, Anna, who wants to find out more about her vanished daughter.
- Who directed Love Is the Perfect Crime?
- Love Is the Perfect Crime was directed by Arnaud Larrieu, Jean-Marie Larrieu.
- Who stars in Love Is the Perfect Crime?
- Love Is the Perfect Crime stars Mathieu Amalric, Karin Viard, Maïwenn, Sara Forestier, Denis Podalydès, Marion Duval.
- How long is Love Is the Perfect Crime?
- Love Is the Perfect Crime has a runtime of 1h 50m (110 minutes).
- What genre is Love Is the Perfect Crime?
- Love Is the Perfect Crime is a Thriller, Drama, Mystery film.
- Where was Love Is the Perfect Crime produced?
- Love Is the Perfect Crime was produced in Belgium, France, Switzerland.
- What are the themes of Love Is the Perfect Crime?
- The themes of Love Is the Perfect Crime include: Mentor-Student and Guidance Bonds.