Romance
“Love is desolate. Romance is temporary. Sex is forever.”
Synopsis
Frustrated by the lack of intimacy in her relationship, a young schoolteacher goes through a series of intimidating and often violent sexual partners.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Romance - HD TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2021-10-11
Top Cast
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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
Antoine Amador
Hairdresser
Roman Rouzier
Sonographer
Olivier Buchette
Head Doctor
Emmanuelle N'Guyen
Midwife
Nadia Latoui
Nurse
Sylvie Drieu
Assistant Nurse
Samuel Chartier
Intern
Alexis Gignoux
Intern
Release History & Theatrical Window
July 15, 2019
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$2.7M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$3.9M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
1.44x
+$1.2M net gain
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Catherine Breillat
- Screenplay & Story
- Catherine Breillat
- Original Score
- Raphaël Tidas, DJ Valentin
- Original Title
- Romance
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French, English
- Runtime
- 1h 39m
- Production Budget
- $2.7M
- Worldwide Gross
- $3.9M
- Production Studios
- CB Films, ARTE France Cinéma, Flach Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Catherine Breillat
Catherine Breillat
Raphaël Tidas, DJ Valentin
Giorgos Arvanitis
Agnès Guillemot
Jean-François Lepetit, Catherine Jacques
Department Leadership Roster
Catherine Breillat
Director
Frédérique Belvaux
Production Design
Ann Dunsford
Costume Design
Catherine Breillat
Screenplay
Raphaël Tidas
Original Music Composer
DJ Valentin
Original Music Composer
Jean-François Lepetit
Producer
Agnès Guillemot
Editor
Giorgos Arvanitis
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
Interdit aux moins de 16 ans — 16+ only.
Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Romance
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Romance about?
Frustrated by the lack of intimacy in her relationship, a young schoolteacher goes through a series of intimidating and often violent sexual partners.
Who directed Romance?
Romance was directed by Catherine Breillat.
Who stars in Romance?
The principal cast of Romance includes Caroline Ducey, Sagamore Stévenin, François Berléand, Rocco Siffredi, Reza Habouhossein.
When was Romance released and how long is it?
Romance was released in 1999 with a total runtime of 1h 39m.
What was the box office and production budget of Romance?
Romance had a reported production budget of $2.7M and grossed $3.9M at the worldwide box office (1.44 return on budget, classified as a budget recovered).
Who composed the musical score for Romance?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Romance was composed by Raphaël Tidas, DJ Valentin.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Romance?
Romance holds official age classifications: FR: 16 (Interdit aux moins de 16 ans — 16+ only.); GB: 18 (Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.).