A Matter of Taste
Nicolas, a handsome, young waiter, is befriended by Frédéric Delamont, a wealthy middle-aged businessman. Delamont, a man of power, influence and strictly refined tastes, is immediately smitten by Nicolas' charm. Lonely and phobic, Delamont offers Nicolas a lucrative job as his personal food taster. In spite of their differences, a close friendship begins to emerge between the two men. However, their bond of trust and admiration soon spirals downward into a dangerous game of deceit and obsession for which neither is prepared.
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📋 Film Details
| Original Title | Une affaire de goût |
| Year | 2000 |
| Genre | Drama |
| Director | Bernard Rapp |
| Runtime | 90 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 6.2/10 (35 votes) |
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🎬 MovieFinder's Take
Director Bernard Rapp constructs a psychological thriller that relies on a slow, deliberate simmer of unease. He explores the dynamics of power and obsession, using the ritual of taste as a precise metaphor for a corrupted relationship.
What lingers after the final frame is a chilling sense of manipulation and the quiet horror of a bond turned toxic. The film's elegance makes its emotional violence all the more potent. — MovieFinder Editorial
Director: Bernard Rapp
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Best viewed in a contemplative evening setting, allowing its subtle tensions to fully unfold.
🎭 Cast
Bernard Giraudeau
Frédéric Delamont
Jean-Pierre Lorit
Nicolas Rivière
Charles Berling
René Rousset
Florence Thomassin
Béatrice
Jean-Pierre Léaud
Investigating judge
Artus de Penguern
Flavert
Laurent Spielvogel
Doctor Rossignon
Élizabeth Macocco
Caroline
Anne-Marie Philipe
Doctor Ferrières
Delphine Zingg
Nathalie
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