The Smile

Original title: Le sourire

1994
1h 25m

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After he learns that a heart attack may be imminent, Pierre Francois, an old psychiatrist, becomes physically attracted to Odile, a sensuous young woman. Odile later uses their relationship ... Read allAfter he learns that a heart attack may be imminent, Pierre Francois, an old psychiatrist, becomes physically attracted to Odile, a sensuous young woman. Odile later uses their relationship to fulfill an exhibitionist fantasy.After he learns that a heart attack may be imminent, Pierre Francois, an old psychiatrist, becomes physically attracted to Odile, a sensuous young woman. Odile later uses their relationship to fulfill an exhibitionist fantasy.

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After a few appearances in TV series, Mathilde Seigner made her film debut in this movie in which her sister, Emmanuelle, was the main character. In this film, Mathilde Seigner plays a stripper and performs a dance number completely naked. Surrounded by three other dancers, the young woman performs a very sexy number in a cabaret in front of an audience. A modest role in terms of screen presence, but a bold and difficult one to tackle for the young actress, who drank 8 cognacs before the scene to give herself courage.

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10/10

stunning movie

I saw this movie on tv the other night (late) and was deeply moved by the ending.

Perhaps the subject matter and the inferences implicit in the plot are of significance to me as a middle aged man, but I think that, looking at the breakdown of opinions expressed by age (the younger the voter, the higher the approval rating) the story hit home to younger people...they obviously identified with the tragic circumstances of Odile (Emmanuel Seigner's role)

Anyway...I found myself both sexually and emotionally affected, especially the ending (in fact, primarily the ending). I don't know; maybe it is because I am a fine art photographer and I identify with my subjects (mainly women :o)...I actually wept at the end.

OK!!! Call me crazy...but I am an artist, so I am allowed to be :o)

Peace and love

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