A stark parable of love betrayed, LA DISCRETE boasts two strong lead performances and sharp direction by Christian Vincent, who also co-wrote the richly detailed screenplay with Jean-Pierre Ronssin.
Both young and prematurely jaded Parisians, Antoine (Fabrice Luchini) and Catherine (Judith Henry) would hardly be anyone's idealistic idea of romantic young lovers. A government clerk who freelances as a rewrite editor of upscale pornography, Antoine prides himself on being a
love-'em-and-leave-'em type who has recently been dumped for the first time by his latest conquest, Solange (Marje Bunel), leaving him angry and eager for revenge. Egged on by his vaguely demon...
Released:
1990
Rated:
NR
Length:
94 mins