Man of My Life (1999)
Simon is getting better. His job as a publisher is going smoothly. Suddenly, out of the blue, his psychoanalyst, Charles, hits him with the news: his analysis is over. It turns out to be a nightmare. Charles also has his own dilemma: his actress wife is pregnant, but she hesitates to keep the child as she has an upcoming performance, and feels that she no longer loves Charles. Worse things comes as Simon receives a manuscript that portrays his private life and fetishistic desires, and his partner insists on publishing the novel. He blames Charles for writing the novel. On the other hand, Charles simplifies the matter, thinking Simon's misunderstanding is the reason that his wife leaves him. The two angry men have a big fight in Simon's home. Charles is wounded at the end. Now, Simon believes Charles and nurses him. Simon's mother drops by and suspects that Charles is Simon's gay lover.
Cast
- Patrick Chesnais - Charles
- Bruno Solo - Simon Vilner
- Marianne Denicourt - Céline
- Valérie Bonneton - Myriam
- François Berléand - Frydman
- Anémone - Solange
- Jean-Claude Brialy - Lucien Vilner
- Claire Maurier - Nelly
- Hélène Foubert - Karine
- Valentine Varela - Carole Rossi
Screenplay
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Man of My Life about?
- Simon is getting better. His job as a publisher is going smoothly. Suddenly, out of the blue, his psychoanalyst, Charles, hits him with the news: his analysis is over. It turns out to be a nightmare. Charles also has his own dilemma: his actress wife is pregnant, but she hesitates to keep the child as she has an upcoming performance, and feels that she no longer loves Charles. Worse things comes as Simon receives a manuscript that portrays his private life and fetishistic desires, and his partner insists on publishing the novel. He blames Charles for writing the novel. On the other hand, Charles simplifies the matter, thinking Simon's misunderstanding is the reason that his wife leaves him. The two angry men have a big fight in Simon's home. Charles is wounded at the end. Now, Simon believes Charles and nurses him. Simon's mother drops by and suspects that Charles is Simon's gay lover.
- Who directed Man of My Life?
- Man of My Life was directed by Stéphane Kurc.
- Who stars in Man of My Life?
- Man of My Life stars Patrick Chesnais, Bruno Solo, Marianne Denicourt, Valérie Bonneton, François Berléand, Anémone.
- How long is Man of My Life?
- Man of My Life has a runtime of 1h 24m (84 minutes).
- What genre is Man of My Life?
- Man of My Life is a Comedy film.