Christian (2007)
Directed by Elisabeth Löchen

Drama / Romance

Film Synopsis

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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Film Credits

  • Director: Elisabeth Löchen
  • Script: Elisabeth Löchen, Sebastien Roche-Lochen
  • Cinematographer: 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
  • Support: Color
  • Runtime: 99 min

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