Not My Type

"Opposites attract; but is that enough?"

2014 1h 51m FR

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6.1

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★6.1TMDB · 172

ComedyRomanceDrama

Synopsis

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Clement, a young philosophy teacher, is sent to Arras for a year. He meets Jennifer, a pretty hair stylist, and the two freely share their hearts and bodies as they try to overcome the cultural and social divide between them.

“Opposites attract; but is that enough?”

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Cast

Émilie Dequenne
Jennifer
Loïc Corbery
Clément Le Guern
Sandra Nkake
Cathy
Charlotte Talpaert
Nolwenn
Anne Coesens
Hélène
Daniela Bisconti
Madame Bortolin
Didier Sandre
Le père de Clément
Martine Chevallier
La mère de Clément

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Lucas Belvaux
Writers: Lucas Belvaux
Languages: French
Countries: Belgium, France

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ERA

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Released 12 years ago.

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WORLD

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International production across 2 countries: Belgium, France.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Lucas Belvaux, shot by Pierric Gantelmi d'Ille. 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 Frédéric Vercheval. 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 Ludo Troch 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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Émilie Dequenne and Loïc Corbery and Sandra Nkake carry the top of the cast.

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FACT

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Marketing tagline: "Opposites attract; but is that enough?".

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt3489470 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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The take

Lucas Belvaux directs. Pierric Gantelmi d'Ille behind the camera. Frédéric Vercheval scores. Ludo Troch cuts. Produced in Belgium, France. Dialogue in French.

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Things worth knowing

1Released 12 years ago.
2International production across 2 countries: Belgium, France.
3Directed by Lucas Belvaux, shot by Pierric Gantelmi d'Ille. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
4Original score by Frédéric Vercheval. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
5Editor Ludo Troch shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
6Émilie Dequenne and Loïc Corbery and Sandra Nkake carry the top of the cast.
7Marketing tagline: "Opposites attract; but is that enough?".
8IMDB entry: tt3489470 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.