To Paint or Make Love

2005 1h 38m FR

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6.3

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★6.3TMDB · 53

DramaComedyRomance

Synopsis

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An affluent, middle-aged couple's uneventful lives are forever changed when they move into an isolated house in the country and befriend an odd, younger couple.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Sabine Azéma
Madeleine
Daniel Auteuil
William
Amira Casar
Eva
Philippe Katerine
Mathieu
Sergi López
Adam
Hélène de Saint-Père
Julie
Sabine Haudepin
Suzanne
Jacques Nolot
Michel

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Arnaud Larrieu
Writers: Arnaud Larrieu, Jean-Marie Larrieu
Languages: French
Countries: France

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ERA

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Released 21 years ago.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Arnaud Larrieu, shot by Christophe Beaucarne. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Original score by Philippe Katerine. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Annette Dutertre shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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CAST

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Sabine Azéma and Daniel Auteuil and Amira Casar carry the top of the cast.

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt0431975 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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WILD

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Only 53 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

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The take

Arnaud Larrieu directs. Christophe Beaucarne behind the camera. Philippe Katerine scores. Annette Dutertre cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in France. Dialogue in French.

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1Released 21 years ago.
2Directed by Arnaud Larrieu, shot by Christophe Beaucarne. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
3Original score by Philippe Katerine. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
4Editor Annette Dutertre shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
5Sabine Azéma and Daniel Auteuil and Amira Casar carry the top of the cast.
6IMDB entry: tt0431975 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
7Only 53 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.
8Released under 11 different titles around the world.