The School of Flesh
L'École de la chair
“Lessons in love, sex and betrayal.”
Synopsis
Fashion executive Dominique's obsession for Quentin, a young bisexual hustler, fills her desire for physical love but leaves her taxed emotionally. Twists and turns in the relationship, along with the man's violent and abusive nature, force Dominique to reconcile the conflicts created by her passion. In this quest, Dominique is aided, and sometimes hindered, by friends, clients, and Quentin's former and current acquaintances.
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L'ecole de la Chair Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2009-05-20
Top Cast
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Isabelle Huppert
Dominique
Vincent Martinez
Quentin
Vincent Lindon
Chris
Marthe Keller
Madame Thorpe
François Berléand
Soukaz
Danièle Dubroux
L'amie de Dominique
Bernard Le Coq
Cordier
Roxane Mesquida
Marine
Jean-Louis Richard
M. Thorpe
Jean-Claude Dauphin
Louis-Guy
Michelle Goddet
La mère de Quentin
Laurent Jumeaucourt
Le jeune plombier
Pierre Laroche
Robert
Richard Schroeder
Le photographe
Jan-Michell
Marcus
Jonathan Ubrette
L'enfant boxeur
Nicolas Pignon
L'homme de la fin
Release History & Theatrical Window
February 26, 1999
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Benoît Jacquot
- Screenplay & Story
- Jacques Fieschi, Yukio Mishima
- Original Title
- L'École de la chair
- Country of Origin
- Belgium, France, Luxembourg
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 50m
- Production Studios
- Orsans Productions, Artémis Productions, Bel Age Distribution, La Sept Cinéma, Pyramide Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Benoît Jacquot
Jacques Fieschi, Yukio Mishima
Caroline Champetier
Luc Barnier
Fabienne Vonier, Zakaria Alaoui, Fabienne Tsaï
Department Leadership Roster
Benoît Jacquot
Director
Jacques Fieschi
Writer
Fabienne Vonier
Producer
Corinne Jorry
Costume Design
Katia Wyszkop
Production Design
Luc Barnier
Editor
Caroline Champetier
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The School of Flesh
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What is The School of Flesh about?
Fashion executive Dominique's obsession for Quentin, a young bisexual hustler, fills her desire for physical love but leaves her taxed emotionally. Twists and turns in the relationship, along with the man's violent and abusive nature, force Dominique to reconcile the conflicts created by her passion. In this quest, Dominique is aided, and sometimes hindered, by friends, clients, and Quentin's former and current acquaintances.
Who directed The School of Flesh?
The School of Flesh was directed by Benoît Jacquot.
Who stars in The School of Flesh?
The principal cast of The School of Flesh includes Isabelle Huppert, Vincent Martinez, Vincent Lindon, Marthe Keller, François Berléand.
When was The School of Flesh released and how long is it?
The School of Flesh was released in 1998 with a total runtime of 1h 50m.
Is The School of Flesh based on a book or true story?
The School of Flesh is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Yukio Mishima".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The School of Flesh?
The School of Flesh holds official age classifications: FR: TP; US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).