Love Is the Perfect Crime
L'amour est un crime parfait
Synopsis
Marc, in his 40s, is a professor of literature at the University of Lausanne. Still a bachelor — and still living with his sister Marianne in a huge, isolated chalet that they inherited when they were very young — he carries on one love affair after another with his students. Winter has almost ended when one of his most brilliant students, Barbara, suddenly disappears. Two days later, Marc meets Barbara’s mother, Anna, who wants to find out more about her vanished daughter.
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Love Is the Perfect Crime / L'Amour est un crime parfait (2014) - Trailer English SubsOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2014-03-07
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Mathieu Amalric
Marc
Karin Viard
Marianne
Maïwenn
Anna Eggbaum
Sara Forestier
Annie
Denis Podalydès
Richard
Marion Duval
Barbara
Damien Dorsaz
Le jeune inspecteur
Carl Von Malaisé
Le policier à moto
Anne-Laure Tondu
La serveuse
Alain Börek
Le collègue de Marc
Pierre Maillard
Monsieur Marinelli
Guilherme Dias Martins
Le balayeur à la gare
Nora Steining
L'étudiante horrifiée
Baptiste Coustenoble
Le collègue d'Anna
Fabienne Barras
La serveuse du bungalow
Liza Baumann
La femme de chambre
Release History & Theatrical Window
Toronto International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
July 9, 2014
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jean-Marie Larrieu, Arnaud Larrieu
- Screenplay & Story
- Arnaud Larrieu, Jean-Marie Larrieu
- Original Score
- Caravaggio
- Original Title
- L'amour est un crime parfait
- Country of Origin
- Belgium, France, Switzerland
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 50m
- Production Studios
- Mollywood, Gaumont, Entre Chien et Loup, ARTE France Cinéma, RTS, Vega Film, Arena Films, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes Cinéma
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jean-Marie Larrieu, Arnaud Larrieu
Arnaud Larrieu, Jean-Marie Larrieu, Philippe Djian
Caravaggio
Guillaume Deffontaines
Annette Dutertre
Bruno Pésery, Sidonie Dumas, Francis Boespflug
Department Leadership Roster
Arnaud Larrieu
Screenplay
Jean-Marie Larrieu
Screenplay
Jean-Marie Larrieu
Director
Arnaud Larrieu
Director
Annette Dutertre
Editor
Stéphane Lévy
Production Design
Caravaggio
Original Music Composer
Bruno Pésery
Producer
Sidonie Dumas
Producer
Francis Boespflug
Producer
Judith de Luze
Costume Design
Guillaume Deffontaines
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Love Is the Perfect Crime
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What is Love Is the Perfect Crime about?
Marc, in his 40s, is a professor of literature at the University of Lausanne. Still a bachelor — and still living with his sister Marianne in a huge, isolated chalet that they inherited when they were very young — he carries on one love affair after another with his students. Winter has almost ended when one of his most brilliant students, Barbara, suddenly disappears. Two days later, Marc meets Barbara’s mother, Anna, who wants to find out more about her vanished daughter.
Who directed Love Is the Perfect Crime?
Love Is the Perfect Crime was directed by Jean-Marie Larrieu, Arnaud Larrieu.
Who stars in Love Is the Perfect Crime?
The principal cast of Love Is the Perfect Crime includes Mathieu Amalric, Karin Viard, Maïwenn, Sara Forestier, Denis Podalydès.
When was Love Is the Perfect Crime released and how long is it?
Love Is the Perfect Crime was released in 2013 with a total runtime of 1h 50m.
Who composed the musical score for Love Is the Perfect Crime?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Love Is the Perfect Crime was composed by Caravaggio.
Is Love Is the Perfect Crime based on a book or true story?
Love Is the Perfect Crime is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Philippe Djian".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Love Is the Perfect Crime?
Love Is the Perfect Crime holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.).