Plot
At 30, boyish penniless aristocrat Ryno de Marigny has separated from Villini, a passionate Spaniard and his mistress of 10 years. He's now in love with Hermangarde, a young, wealthy, and titled virgin. Days before the wedding, the bride's grandmother sits Ryno down and insists on knowing if his affair is over. He relates a story of passion, which we see in flashbacks, swearing he loves only Hermangarde. After the wedding, the couple moves to a castle by the sea. And Villini? Can passion survive disgust and self-loathing?
Written by
Jules-Amédée Barbey d'Aurevilly, Catherine Breillat
Directed by
Catherine Breillat
Crew
Production Countries
Italy, France
Production Companies
Flach Film, France 3 Cinéma, Canal+, CNC, Région Ile-de-France, TPS Star, StudioCanal, Burskin Film, CB Films
Languages
Français
Awards
2 nominations
Trailers
Scores
# of Votes
3,995
Average Rating
6.2 out of 10
Metascore
78
Popularity
NA