Claire's Knee

7.3

1970

1h 45m

DramaRomance

On the eve of his wedding, on holiday on the Lake Annecy shore, a career diplomat visits an old acquaintance, perhaps a former girlfriend. Through her he meets an intense teenager, Laura, and then lusts after her sister, Claire. Whilst Laura attempts to flirt with him, his fantasy becomes focused on wanting to caress Claire's knee.

Key Crew

Director

Éric Rohmer

Producers

Barbet Schroeder

Pierre Cottrell

Writers

Éric Rohmer

Cinematography

Néstor Almendros

Cast (8)

Jean-Claude Brialy

Jérôme

Aurora Cornu

Aurora, the novelist

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