Christian (2007) - film review
Elisabeth Löchen
Drama / Romance

Summary
Lauranne has had little success with men. Patrick, her latest
partner, exploits and abuses her, whilst pursuing an affair with her
niece. When she discovers Patrick’s infidelity, Lauranne finally
makes the decision to leave him. Christian, a young man who works
with Patrick, reveals to Lauranne that he is in love with her.
After a period of hesitation, Lauranne succumbs to Christian’s charms
and the couple embark on a passionate love affair. The only
problem is that Lauranne is old enough to be Christian’s mother and not
everyone is happy with the liaison...
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Credits
- Director: Elisabeth Löchen
- Script: Elisabeth Löchen, Sebastien Roche-Lochen
- Photo: Sébastien Joffard
- Music: David Amsellem, Franck Lebon
- Cast: Elisabeth Löchen (Lauranne), Yvon Martin (Christian), Patrick Béthune (Patrick), Christian Morin (Charles), Charles Nemes (Romero), Lola Vogel (Helena), Annie Girardot (Odile), David Amsellem (SDF Violoniste), Léo Bardon (Jean-Bernard), Xavier Bonastre (Passant désagréable), Philippe Cariou (Philippe), Raymond Forestier (SDF Valseur), Rodolphe Gombergh (Radiologue), Karen Ittah (Colette), Keren Marciano (Mélanie), Camille Metzger (Aurélie), Manuel Pirès (Olivier), Judicaëlle Roche-Löchen (Dominique), Sebastien Roche-Lochen (Bastien)
- Country: France
- Language: French
- Runtime: 99 min
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