
Sex Is Comedy(2002)
A director struggles with a difficult sex scene between a young actor and actress who can't stand one another. Aided by her loyal assistant, she is hell-bent on getting the scene right without compromise.


“Love is desolate. Romance is temporary. Sex is forever.”
Frustrated by the lack of intimacy in her relationship, a young schoolteacher goes through a series of intimidating and often violent sexual partners.

Caroline Ducey
Marie

Sagamore Stévenin
Paul

François Berléand
Robert

Rocco Siffredi
Paolo
Reza Habouhossein
Man on stairs

Ashley Wanninger
Ashley

Emma Colberti
Charlotte
Fabien de Jomaron
Claude
Carla
Model
Pierre Maufront
Photographer
Romance is a drama, romance film released in 1999 exploring themes of bondage, sexual frustration, sadism, pregnancy, unfaithfulness, boyfriend girlfriend relationship. Directed by Catherine Breillat, it stars Caroline Ducey, Sagamore Stévenin, François Berléand. Frustrated by the lack of intimacy in her relationship, a young schoolteacher goes through a series of intimidating and often violent sexual partners.
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