Romantics Anonymous

2010 1h 20m FR

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6.6

SOLID

★6.6TMDB · 588

DramaComedyRomance

Synopsis

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With his beloved chocolate business turning sour, socially awkward boss Jean-René decides to enlist an extra pair of hands. Enter Angélique, a chronically shy young woman who shares Jean- René's passion for all things sugar and sweet. She is the answer to his prayers, in ways he didn t realise. Because while he is looking for a sales rep to keep his sinking ship afloat, she is in fact a gifted, albeit covert, chocolatière extraordinaire whose treats are legendary around town. As the pair become more and more acquainted it is not long before chocolate is not the only sensual element in the air.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Benoît Poelvoorde
Jean-René Van Den Hugde
Isabelle Carré
Angélique Delange
Lorella Cravotta
Magda
Lise Lamétrie
Suzanne
Swann Arlaud
Antoine
Pierre Niney
Ludo
Stéphan Wojtowicz
Psychologist
Jacques Boudet
Rémi

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Jean-Pierre Améris
Writers: Jean-Pierre Améris, Philippe Blasband
Languages: French
Countries: Belgium, France

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RUNTIME

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80 minutes exactly — the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.

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ERA

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Released 16 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 Jean-Pierre Améris, shot by Gérard Simon. 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 Pierre Adenot. 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 Philippe Bourgueil 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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Benoît Poelvoorde and Isabelle Carré and Lorella Cravotta carry the top of the cast.

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt1565958 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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The take

Jean-Pierre Améris directs. Gérard Simon behind the camera. Pierre Adenot scores. Philippe Bourgueil cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in Belgium, France. Dialogue in French.

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180 minutes exactly — the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.
2Released 16 years ago.
3International production across 2 countries: Belgium, France.
4Directed by Jean-Pierre Améris, shot by Gérard Simon. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
5Original score by Pierre Adenot. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
6Editor Philippe Bourgueil shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
7Benoît Poelvoorde and Isabelle Carré and Lorella Cravotta carry the top of the cast.
8IMDB entry: tt1565958 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
9Released under 16 different titles around the world.