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Synopsis: Marie, a professor of English literature in a Paris university, has been happily married to Jean for 25 years, although they have no children. During their summer vacations in the southwest of France, Jean leaves Marie sunbathing on the beach and goes to swim in the sea. When Marie turns back, she cannot find Jean. Has he left her? commited suicide? drowned? With no clue and no body to mourn over, Marie acts as her husband was still alive.
Genre: Drama, Mystery
Director(s): François Ozon
Production: Winstar Cinema
  1 win & 9 nominations.
 
IMDB:
7.2
Metacritic:
86
Rotten Tomatoes:
94%
UNRATED
Year:
2000
92 min
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And you?

What about me?

Have you had other lovers?

No.

I've never cheated on Jean.

This is the first time.

Why now?

I don't know.

You don't make love anymore?

We do.

Can I ask you a question?

Go ahead.

If we were married,

would you cheat on me?

No, certainly not.

I've got to go.

Already?

Yes, I'm in a hurry.

Just pull the door closed

when you leave.

Hurry, you're already late.

I'm glad you came over.

Never has a summer's end

seemed so magnificent

This season's vines will make

only the finest grapes

In the trees we can see

swallows are gathering

But we must leave each other

even though we loved each other

What a lovely time

for saying goodbye

What a lovely night

It feels like we're twenty again

Rising with the smoke

of a cigarette

Love trails away

My heart stops

This is a message for Mrs. Drillon,

from police headquarters

in Lit et Mix.

We found a body in the sea

that fits the description

of your husband's.

Please call us back urgently

at 0540342115.

Thank you.

Jean?

Are you home?

Are you home?

Hello?

I was asleep.

Listen, I don't know.

I need to think.

I'll call you back,

Vincent. Goodbye.

Please come in.

This way.

Let me show you the main rooms.

This is a living and dining room.

It's spacious and has lots of light.

It needs paint, but the walls

are in excellent condition.

The floors are perfect, too.

They have a mosaic motif.

Excuse me, I'll be right with you.

Don't you feel well?

I'm alright.

Just a bit tired.

You should see a doctor.

I know.

Do you like the apartment?

Yes, it's lovely.

Just what I'm looking for.

Pretty good, for a first visit!

It's perfect.

When can I sign?

Soon, but don't you want

your husband to see it?

It's not necessary.

He'll like it.

What's the matter?

I'm sorry...

I don't think it's going to work.

Really? Why not?

Can't you see?

Very good.

Are you under stress these days?

No, I'm alright.

Sometimes I think I hear noises

when there aren't any.

- What kind of noises?

- I don't know...

Everyday sounds,

kind of a humming or buzzing.

- Are your eardrums sensitive?

- Not particularly.

Let's have a look.

- Goodbye, Mrs. Drillon.

- Thank you.

That'll be 180 francs.

Maybe you could also

settle your husband's bill?

What bill?

He didn't have any money

on him last time.

It's been a long time

since we've seen him.

Can you tell me when he came last?

Yes, of course.

Mr. Drillon was last here on...

Here it is. June 26.

Just before our vacation.

- How much do I owe you?

- Two visits makes 360 francs.

Excuse me, Madame?

Hello, Madame.

My husband is away on business and

asked me to fill his prescription.

This prescription has expired.

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François Ozon

François Ozon (French: [fʁɑ̃.swa o.zɔ̃]; born 15 November 1967) is a French film director and screenwriter whose films are usually characterized by sharp satirical wit and a freewheeling view on human sexuality. He has achieved international acclaim for his films 8 femmes (2002) and Swimming Pool (2003). Ozon is considered to be one of the most important French film directors in the new "New Wave" in French cinema such as Jean-Paul Civeyrac, Philippe Ramos, and Yves Caumon, as well as a group of French filmmakers associated with a "cinema du corps/cinema of the body". more…

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