The Lover
L'amateur
Synopsis
A bereft filmmaker asks a series of women to pose nude for his camera in this striking and moody short film by Belgium's Olivier Smolders. The silent encounters act as counterpoint to a contemplative internal monologue musing on love, loss and the subtle power-plays of aversion and desire underway in an atmosphere pervaded by an irresistible erotic gloom. Filmed in a lustrous black and white, the themes explored find their perfect compliment in the stark, fascinated, all-embracing gaze of the camera. - Robert Avila
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Olivier Smolders
- Original Title
- L'amateur
- Country of Origin
- Belgium
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 26m
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What is The Lover about?
A bereft filmmaker asks a series of women to pose nude for his camera in this striking and moody short film by Belgium's Olivier Smolders. The silent encounters act as counterpoint to a contemplative internal monologue musing on love, loss and the subtle power-plays of aversion and desire underway in an atmosphere pervaded by an irresistible erotic gloom. Filmed in a lustrous black and white, the themes explored find their perfect compliment in the stark, fascinated, all-embracing gaze of the camera. - Robert Avila
Who directed The Lover?
The Lover was directed by Olivier Smolders.
Who stars in The Lover?
The principal cast of The Lover includes Yves Degen, Catherine Grosjean, Éric Pauwels, Mélanie Rullier.
When was The Lover released and how long is it?
The Lover was released in 1996 with a total runtime of 26m.