Drama ·Mystery ·Romance · Belgium · 1998 · 1h 50m

The School of Flesh

L'École de la chair

The School of Flesh poster
Director
Benoît Jacquot
Cast
Isabelle Huppert as Dominique Vincent Martinez as Quentin Vincent Lindon as Chris Marthe Keller as Madame Thorpe François Berléand as Soukaz Danièle Dubroux as L'amie de Dominique
Crew
Caroline Champetier — Director of Photography Luc Barnier — Editor Jacques Fieschi — Writer Yukio Mishima — Novel Fabienne Vonier — Producer Katia Wyszkop — Production Design
Tagline

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.

Trailer The School of Flesh — Official Trailer
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Mood & Themes
franceobsessionlovemale prostitutionconflictrelationshipbisexual mangay theme
Key Collaborators
Benoît Jacquot Director Caroline Champetier Director of Photography Luc Barnier Editor Jacques Fieschi Writer Yukio Mishima Novel Fabienne Vonier Producer Katia Wyszkop Production Design Corinne Jorry Costume Design
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