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Intimacy

Intimacy

Every Wednesday. She meets him once per week.

20016.21h 59m

Overview

Failed musician Jay abandoned his family and now earns a living as head bartender in a trendy London pub. Every Wednesday afternoon, a woman comes to his house for graphic, almost wordless, sex. One day, Jay follows her and learns about her. This eventually disrupts their relationship.

Directed by Patrice Chéreau
Written by Anne-Louise Trividic, Patrice Chéreau, Hanif Kureishi
Produced by Jacques Hinstin, Patrick Cassavetti, Charles Gassot
Box Office0Revenue: $2.7M

Top Cast

Mark Rylance

Mark Rylance

Jay

Kerry Fox

Kerry Fox

Claire

Susannah Harker

Susannah Harker

Susan, Jay's wife

Alastair Galbraith

Alastair Galbraith

Victor

Philippe Calvario

Philippe Calvario

Ian

Timothy Spall

Timothy Spall

Andy, Claire's husband

Marianne Faithfull

Marianne Faithfull

Betty

Fraser Ayres

Fraser Ayres

Dave

Michael Fitzgerald

Michael Fitzgerald

Bar Owner

Robert Addie

Robert Addie

Bar Owner

Themes & Keywords

hotel roombartendernew french extremismsex

About Intimacy

Intimacy is a romance, drama, fantasy film released in 2001 exploring themes of hotel room, bartender, new french extremism, sex. Directed by Patrice Chéreau, it stars Mark Rylance, Kerry Fox, Susannah Harker. Failed musician Jay abandoned his family and now earns a living as head bartender in a trendy London pub. Every Wednesday afternoon, a woman comes to his house for graphic, almost wordless, sex. One day, Jay follows her and learns about her. This eventually disrupts their relationship.

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