Sex Is Comedy
Sex is Comedy
“Faking it has never been like this.”
Synopsis
A director struggles with a difficult sex scene between a young actor and actress who can't stand one another. Aided by her loyal assistant, she is hell-bent on getting the scene right without compromise.
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Mark Kermode reviews Sex is Comedy (2002) | BFI PlayerOfficial
Type: Featurette • Published 2024-05-09
Top Cast
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Anne Parillaud
Jeanne
Grégoire Colin
The Actor
Roxane Mesquida
The Actress
Ashley Wanninger
Leo
Dominique Colladant
Willy
Bart Binnema
Director of Photography
Elisabete Piecho
Continuity Girl
Francis Selleck
Production Manager
Júlia Fragata
The set dresser
Ana Lorena
The make-up artist
Yves Osmu
Claire Monatte
Arnaldo Junior
Bruno Ramos
Release History & Theatrical Window
Cannes Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
October 20, 2004
Wide Cinema Exhibition
April 19, 2013
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Catherine Breillat
- Screenplay & Story
- Catherine Breillat
- Original Title
- Sex is Comedy
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French, Portuguese
- Runtime
- 1h 34m
- Production Studios
- CB Films, France 2, ARTE France Cinéma, Flach Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Catherine Breillat
Catherine Breillat
Laurent Machuel
Pedro Marques, Sylvain Dupuy, Pascale Chavance
Jean-François Lepetit
Department Leadership Roster
Catherine Breillat
Director
Catherine Breillat
Writer
Pedro Marques
Editor
Sylvain Dupuy
Editor
Pascale Chavance
Editor
Jean-François Lepetit
Producer
Laurent Machuel
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Sex Is Comedy
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What is Sex Is Comedy about?
A director struggles with a difficult sex scene between a young actor and actress who can't stand one another. Aided by her loyal assistant, she is hell-bent on getting the scene right without compromise.
Who directed Sex Is Comedy?
Sex Is Comedy was directed by Catherine Breillat.
Who stars in Sex Is Comedy?
The principal cast of Sex Is Comedy includes Anne Parillaud, Grégoire Colin, Roxane Mesquida, Ashley Wanninger, Dominique Colladant.
When was Sex Is Comedy released and how long is it?
Sex Is Comedy was released in 2002 with a total runtime of 1h 34m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Sex Is Comedy?
Sex Is Comedy holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); GB: 18 (Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).