The Discreet
There is an author who has been dumped by his girlfriend and has no inspiration for a next novel. In an attempt to find a solution to both crises, he, along with his publisher friend, decides to seduce a young woman with the singular purpose of keeping a diary of the seduction and then dump her before publishing the book about it. Unfortunately he falls in love with her.
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📋 Film Details
| Original Title | La Discrète |
| Year | 1990 |
| Country | France |
| Genre | Romance, Drama |
| Director | Christian Vincent |
| Runtime | 94 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 6.5/10 (56 votes) |
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Christian Vincent constructs this chamber drama as a delicate psychological study, relying on the subtle performances of Fabrice Luchini and Judith Henry. The director explores the fragile boundary between observation and participation, between literary fiction and vulnerable, living reality.
What lingers after the viewing is an ironic and melancholic reflection on the nature of creativity and love, where each character becomes trapped in their own script. The film leaves a gentle aftertaste of sadness and a lingering question about authenticity. — MovieFinder Editorial
Director: Christian Vincent
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With a cup of tea on a quiet evening, attuned to the nuances of conversation.
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