The School of Flesh (1998)
Lessons in love, sex and betrayal.
Fashion executive Dominique's obsession for Quentin, a young bisexual hustler, fills her desire for physical love but leaves her taxed emotionally. Twists and turns in the relationship, along with the man's violent and abusive nature, force Dominique to reconcile the conflicts created by her passion. In this quest, Dominique is aided, and sometimes hindered, by friends, clients, and Quentin's former and current acquaintances.
Director: Benoît Jacquot
Genre: Drama, Mystery, Romance
Runtime: 110 min
Release Date: November 18, 1998
Cast
- Isabelle Huppert - Dominique
- Vincent Martinez - Quentin
- Vincent Lindon - Chris
- Marthe Keller - Madame Thorpe
- François Berléand - Soukaz
- Danièle Dubroux - L'amie de Dominique
- Bernard Le Coq - Cordier
- Roxane Mesquida - Marine
- Jean-Louis Richard - M. Thorpe
- Jean-Claude Dauphin - Louis-Guy
Screenplay
- Jacques Fieschi
- Yukio Mishima (Novel)
Cinematography: Caroline Champetier
Editing: Luc Barnier
Production: Orsans Productions, Artémis Productions, Bel Age Distribution, La Sept Cinéma, Pyramide Productions
Country: Belgium, France, Luxembourg
Language: Français
Original Language: fr
Themes
Moving Relationship Stories, Mental Struggles and the Power of Love, Arranged Marriage and Struggle for Harmony, The Complex Bond Between Mother and Son, Unexpected Love in Arranged Marriage
Keywords
france, obsession, love, male prostitution, conflict, relationship, bisexual man, gay theme
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The School of Flesh about?
- Fashion executive Dominique's obsession for Quentin, a young bisexual hustler, fills her desire for physical love but leaves her taxed emotionally. Twists and turns in the relationship, along with the man's violent and abusive nature, force Dominique to reconcile the conflicts created by her passion. In this quest, Dominique is aided, and sometimes hindered, by friends, clients, and Quentin's former and current acquaintances.
- Who directed The School of Flesh?
- The School of Flesh was directed by Benoît Jacquot.
- Who stars in The School of Flesh?
- The School of Flesh stars Isabelle Huppert, Vincent Martinez, Vincent Lindon, Marthe Keller, François Berléand, Danièle Dubroux.
- How long is The School of Flesh?
- The School of Flesh has a runtime of 1h 50m (110 minutes).
- What genre is The School of Flesh?
- The School of Flesh is a Drama, Mystery, Romance film.
- Where was The School of Flesh produced?
- The School of Flesh was produced in Belgium, France, Luxembourg.
- What are the themes of The School of Flesh?
- The themes of The School of Flesh include: Moving Relationship Stories, Mental Struggles and the Power of Love, Arranged Marriage and Struggle for Harmony, The Complex Bond Between Mother and Son, Unexpected Love in Arranged Marriage.