Love in the Afternoon
L'Amour l'après-midi
Synopsis
Successful Parisian lawyer Frédéric is happily married to schoolteacher Hélène. Though he daydreams of affairs with other women, he doesn't come close to acting on such thoughts until he runs into Chloé, a beautiful old acquaintance. Tempted by the vibrant Chloé, Frédéric is torn between impulsive lust and his love for Hélène.
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Bernard Verley
Frédéric
Zouzou
Chloé
Françoise Verley
Hélène
Daniel Ceccaldi
Gérard
Malvina Penne
Fabienne
Elisabeth Ferrier
Martine
Tina Michelino
The Passenger
Jean-Louis Livi
The Colleague
Pierre Nunzi
The Salesman
Irène Skobline
The Saleslady
Frédérique Hender
Mme. M.
Claude-Jean Philippe
Mr. M.
Silvia Bădescu
The Female Student
Claude Bertrand
The Male Student
Sylvaine Charlet
The Landlady
Danièle Malat
The Customer
Suze Randall
The Au Pair
Françoise Fabian
Dream Sequence
Release History & Theatrical Window
New York Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Éric Rohmer
- Screenplay & Story
- Éric Rohmer
- Original Score
- Arié Dzierlatka
- Original Title
- L'Amour l'après-midi
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 37m
- Production Studios
- Les Films du Losange
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Éric Rohmer
Éric Rohmer
Arié Dzierlatka
Néstor Almendros
Cécile Decugis
Pierre Cottrell, Barbet Schroeder
Department Leadership Roster
Éric Rohmer
Screenplay
Arié Dzierlatka
Original Music Composer
Cécile Decugis
Editor
Pierre Cottrell
Producer
Nicole Rachline
Production Design
Néstor Almendros
Director of Photography
Barbet Schroeder
Producer
Éric Rohmer
Director
Daniel Hechter
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
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Criterion Collection
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Frequently Asked Questions About Love in the Afternoon
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What is Love in the Afternoon about?
Successful Parisian lawyer Frédéric is happily married to schoolteacher Hélène. Though he daydreams of affairs with other women, he doesn't come close to acting on such thoughts until he runs into Chloé, a beautiful old acquaintance. Tempted by the vibrant Chloé, Frédéric is torn between impulsive lust and his love for Hélène.
Who directed Love in the Afternoon?
Love in the Afternoon was directed by Éric Rohmer.
Who stars in Love in the Afternoon?
The principal cast of Love in the Afternoon includes Bernard Verley, Zouzou, Françoise Verley, Daniel Ceccaldi, Malvina Penne.
When was Love in the Afternoon released and how long is it?
Love in the Afternoon was released in 1972 with a total runtime of 1h 37m.
Who composed the musical score for Love in the Afternoon?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Love in the Afternoon was composed by Arié Dzierlatka.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Love in the Afternoon?
Love in the Afternoon holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: TP.