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Intimacy
🎬 Movie

Intimacy

2001 · 119 min Romance Drama Fantasy
6.2 / 10 · TMDB

Failed musician Jay abandoned his family and now earns a living as head bartender in a trendy London pub. Every Wednesday afternoon, a woman comes to his house for graphic, almost wordless, sex. One day, Jay follows her and learns about her. This eventually disrupts their relationship.

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🎬 MovieFinder's Take

The film doesn't rush. It trusts the viewer — gives time to inhabit the characters, understand what's really happening. Direction here serves the actors rather than overwhelming them.

This film doesn't entertain — it speaks. If you're ready for that, it'll leave a mark. If not — it'll seem slow.

A good choice for those who value subtle direction and honest performance.

Director: Patrice Chéreau

— MovieFinder Editorial

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Viewing atmosphere: Unhurried, on a weekday evening. Put down the phone, let the film work.

🎭 Cast

Mark Rylance

Mark Rylance

Jay

Kerry Fox

Kerry Fox

Claire

Susannah Harker

Susannah Harker

Susan, Jay's wife

Alastair Galbraith

Alastair Galbraith

Victor

Philippe Calvario

Philippe Calvario

Ian

Timothy Spall

Timothy Spall

Andy, Claire's husband

Marianne Faithfull

Marianne Faithfull

Betty

Fraser Ayres

Fraser Ayres

Dave

Michael Fitzgerald

Michael Fitzgerald

Bar Owner

Robert Addie

Robert Addie

Bar Owner

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