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Desire

Desire

Love, desire and complications...

20116.31h 43m

Overview

In a social context deteriorated by a countrywide economic crisis, the life of several people will be turned upside down after they meet Cécile, a character who symbolizes desire.

Directed by Laurent Bouhnik
Written by Laurent Bouhnik
Produced by Chica Benadava, Ludi Boeken, Pascal Judelewicz
Box OfficeBudget: $1.3M0

Top Cast

Déborah Révy

Déborah Révy

Cécile

Hélène Zimmer

Hélène Zimmer

Alice

Gowan Didi

Gowan Didi

Matt

Johnny Amaro

Johnny Amaro

Chance

Johan Libéreau

Johan Libéreau

Manu

Jean-François Gallotte

Jean-François Gallotte

Alice's Father

Brice Fournier

Brice Fournier

Maurice

Christelle Benoit

Christelle Benoit

Virginie

Patrick Hauthier

Patrick Hauthier

Yves

Léticia Belliccini

Léticia Belliccini

Sonia

Themes & Keywords

francesexualitysexual fantasyunfaithfulnesspromiscuityprostitutionlustcoupledesireexhibitionismerotic movie

About Desire

Desire is a drama, romance film released in 2011 exploring themes of france, sexuality, sexual fantasy, unfaithfulness, promiscuity, prostitution. Directed by Laurent Bouhnik, it stars Déborah Révy, Hélène Zimmer, Gowan Didi. In a social context deteriorated by a countrywide economic crisis, the life of several people will be turned upside down after they meet Cécile, a character who symbolizes desire.

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