The Lover (1996)
A bereft filmmaker asks a series of women to pose nude for his camera in this striking and moody short film by Belgium's Olivier Smolders. The silent encounters act as counterpoint to a contemplative internal monologue musing on love, loss and the subtle power-plays of aversion and desire underway in an atmosphere pervaded by an irresistible erotic gloom. Filmed in a lustrous black and white, the themes explored find their perfect compliment in the stark, fascinated, all-embracing gaze of the camera. - Robert Avila
Director: Olivier Smolders
Runtime: 26 min
Release Date: December 1, 1996
Cast
Country: Belgium
Language: Français
Original Language: fr
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Lover about?
- A bereft filmmaker asks a series of women to pose nude for his camera in this striking and moody short film by Belgium's Olivier Smolders. The silent encounters act as counterpoint to a contemplative internal monologue musing on love, loss and the subtle power-plays of aversion and desire underway in an atmosphere pervaded by an irresistible erotic gloom. Filmed in a lustrous black and white, the themes explored find their perfect compliment in the stark, fascinated, all-embracing gaze of the camera. - Robert Avila
- Who directed The Lover?
- The Lover was directed by Olivier Smolders.
- Who stars in The Lover?
- The Lover stars Yves Degen, Catherine Grosjean, Éric Pauwels, Mélanie Rullier.
- How long is The Lover?
- The Lover has a runtime of 26m (26 minutes).
- Where was The Lover produced?
- The Lover was produced in Belgium.