Matinée
“How far would you go for the sake of art?”
Synopsis
Stage actors Mariah and Daniel play lovers every night, but their onstage romance lacks spark. One slow afternoon, they discover that today’s matinée performance will make or break both their careers. Daniel wants to make big changes, and Mariah starts to wonder: are Daniel’s suggestions reasonable? Or has he lost track of the boundary between actor and character? Rushed to the stage, in front of a live audience, they must figure it out together. “Matinée” is a sexually explicit drama intended to bridge the gap between art film and sex film. The film showcases Steven McAlistair (Scotland) and Alicia Whitsover (England) in their first explicit sex roles ever. Matinée takes a fresh look at what erotic film can be. It features an original musical score and careful attention to capturing the real-life sounds of sex. Real, intense and emotional, Matinée is truly erotic film for people who like film.
Top Cast
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February 27, 2009
Wide Cinema Exhibition
April 1, 2009
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jennifer Lyon Bell
- Screenplay & Story
- Jennifer Lyon Bell
- Original Score
- Caroline Penwarden
- Original Title
- Matinée
- Country of Origin
- Netherlands
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 34m
- Production Studios
- Blue Artichoke Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jennifer Lyon Bell
Jennifer Lyon Bell
Caroline Penwarden
Stephan Brenninkmeijer
Cheryl Warbrook
Department Leadership Roster
Jennifer Lyon Bell
Director
Jennifer Lyon Bell
Writer
Cheryl Warbrook
Producer
Caroline Penwarden
Original Music Composer
Stephan Brenninkmeijer
Editor
Lisa Houweling
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Matinée
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What is Matinée about?
Stage actors Mariah and Daniel play lovers every night, but their onstage romance lacks spark. One slow afternoon, they discover that today’s matinée performance will make or break both their careers. Daniel wants to make big changes, and Mariah starts to wonder: are Daniel’s suggestions reasonable? Or has he lost track of the boundary between actor and character? Rushed to the stage, in front of a live audience, they must figure it out together. “Matinée” is a sexually explicit drama intended to bridge the gap between art film and sex film. The film showcases Steven McAlistair (Scotland) and Alicia Whitsover (England) in their first explicit sex roles ever. Matinée takes a fresh look at what erotic film can be. It features an original musical score and careful attention to capturing the real-life sounds of sex. Real, intense and emotional, Matinée is truly erotic film for people who like film.
Who directed Matinée?
Matinée was directed by Jennifer Lyon Bell.
Who stars in Matinée?
The principal cast of Matinée includes Alicia Whitsover, Steven McAlistair, Teri Vakaki, Sandy Pieters, Nicole Mischler.
When was Matinée released and how long is it?
Matinée was released in 2009 with a total runtime of 34m.
Who composed the musical score for Matinée?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Matinée was composed by Caroline Penwarden.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Matinée?
Matinée holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).