Le genou de Claire

Feb 21 1971 GP 1h 45m
Drama, Romance

On the eve of his wedding, on holiday on the Lake Annecy shore, a career diplomat visits an old acquaintance, perhaps a former girlfriend. Through her he meets an intense teenager, Laura, and then lusts after her sister, Claire. Whilst Laura attempts to flirt with him, his fantasy becomes focused on wanting to caress Claire's knee.

Plot

In this talky lighthearted slow-paced melodrama, Jerome, a cultural attache, spends his last summer holidays as a bachelor at Lake Annecy where he meets Aurora, an Italian writer and old friend. She talks him into a flirt with his landlady's teenage daughter, Laura, which he indulges in until he meets and falls for Laura's blonde half-sister Claire and develops a desire to caress her knee. Jerome eventually dares to try his luck with Claire, only to realize that, unlike with Laura, his affections this time are mostly one-sided.

Written by

Éric Rohmer

Directed by

Éric Rohmer

Production Countries

France

Production Companies

Les Films du Losange

Languages

Français

Awards

6 wins & 4 nominations

Scores
# of Votes
12,989
Average Rating
7.5 out of 10
Metascore
NA
Popularity
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