Rent Claire's Knee (aka Le Genou de Claire) (1970)
The fifth and undeniably most accessible of French auteur Eric Rohmer's Moral Tales, Claire's Knee concerns Jerome (Jean-Claude Brialy), an affianced diplomat who bumps into successful novelist and old flame Aurora (Aurora Cornu) whilst holidaying by the picturesque Lac d'Annecy. In search of inspiration, Aurora persuades Jerome to indulge in a little flirtation with Laura (Beatrice Romand), the sprightly teenage daughter of an acquaintance. However, events take a more serious turn when the diplomat finds himself falling for Laura's luminous half-sister Claire (Laurence de Managhan). Struggling to suppress his desires, Jerome decides to channel his energies into one simple act, a gentle caress of Claire's knee.
Available Media
- DVD
Film Details
Actors:
- Jean-Claude Brialy
- Aurora Cornu
- Beatrice Romand
- Laurence De Monaghan
- Michele Montel
- Gerard Falconetti
- Fabrice Luchini
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BFI Classification:
Parental Guidance - general viewing but some scenes may be unsuitable for young children
| Release Date: | 28/10/2002 |
| Production Year: | 1970 |
| Run Time: | 101 minutes |
| Aspect Ratio: | Not Available |
| Format: | Pal |
| Colour: | Colour |