A Matter of Taste

2000 1h 30m FR

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6.3

MID

★6.3TMDB · 37

Drama

Synopsis

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Nicolas, a handsome, young waiter, is befriended by Frédéric Delamont, a wealthy middle-aged businessman. Delamont, a man of power, influence and strictly refined tastes, is immediately smitten by Nicolas' charm. Lonely and phobic, Delamont offers Nicolas a lucrative job as his personal food taster. In spite of their differences, a close friendship begins to emerge between the two men. However, their bond of trust and admiration soon spirals downward into a dangerous game of deceit and obsession for which neither is prepared.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Bernard Giraudeau
Frédéric Delamont
Jean-Pierre Lorit
Nicolas Rivière
Charles Berling
René Rousset
Florence Thomassin
Béatrice
Jean-Pierre Léaud
Investigating judge
Artus de Penguern
Flavert
Laurent Spielvogel
Doctor Rossignon
Élizabeth Macocco
Caroline

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Bernard Rapp
Languages: French

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RUNTIME

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

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2 / 6

ERA

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26 years old — old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.

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3 / 6

RUNTIME

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Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.

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4 / 6

CAST

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Bernard Giraudeau and Jean-Pierre Lorit and Charles Berling carry the top of the cast.

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5 / 6

WILD

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IMDB entry: tt0217119 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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6 / 6

WILD

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Only 37 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

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The take

Bernard Rapp directs. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Dialogue in French.

Trivia

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190 minutes exactly — the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.
226 years old — old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.
3Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.
4Bernard Giraudeau and Jean-Pierre Lorit and Charles Berling carry the top of the cast.
5IMDB entry: tt0217119 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
6Only 37 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.