Claire's Knee (1970)

Directed by Éric Rohmer

Claire's Knee movie poster

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.

Genre: Drama, Romance

Language: fr

Production

Cinematographer: Néstor Almendros · Editor: Cécile Decugis

Production: Les Films du Losange

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