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A Matter of Taste

2000 · 90 min Drama
6.2 / 10 · TMDB

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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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.

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