Strange Affair
A young Parisian advertising executive becomes so captivated by the unsettling charm of his mysterious new employer that he eventually abandons his family and friends, viewing it a privilege to let the ubiquitous employer take over his home, his life, his desire. Only his wife remains suspicious, recognizing both the pathos and the evil in the man’s soul-stealing power.
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📋 Film Details
| Original Title | Une étrange affaire |
| Year | 1981 |
| Country | France |
| Genre | Drama |
| Director | Pierre Granier-Deferre |
| Runtime | 105 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 6.2/10 (46 votes) |
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🎬 MovieFinder's Take
Pierre Granier-Deferre's film is a chilling dissection of voluntary servitude and the psychology of power. It meticulously charts how professional admiration curdles into total life annexation, framed with unsettling detachment.
What lingers after the credits is a profound unease about the seductive ease with which identity can be surrendered to a charismatic void. — MovieFinder Editorial
Director: Pierre Granier-Deferre
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Alone, in a quiet room, to feel the creeping psychological chill.
🎭 Cast
Gérard Lanvin
Louis Coline
Michel Piccoli
Bertrand Malair
Nathalie Baye
Nina Coline
Jean-Pierre Kalfon
François Lingre
Madeleine Cheminat
Yvette, la grand-mère de Louis
Jean-François Balmer
Paul Belais
Pierre Michaël
Gérard Doutre
Victor Garrivier
le père de Nina
Dominique Blanchar
la mère de Nina
Kathy Kriegel
Véronique
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