My Sex Life... or How I Got Into an Argument (1996)
Comment je me suis disputé... (ma vie sexuelle) (original title)Reference View | Change View
- 2h 58min
- Comedy, Drama
- 17 Sep 1997 (USA)
- Movie
Paul Dedalus is at a crossroads in his life. He has to make several decisions; should he complete his doctorate, does he want to become a full professor, does he really love his long-standing girlfriend, or should he re-start with one of...
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Cast
| Mathieu Amalric | ... |
Paul Dedalus
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| Emmanuelle Devos | ... |
Esther
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Emmanuel Salinger | ... |
Nathan
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| Marianne Denicourt | ... |
Sylvia
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Thibault de Montalembert | ... |
Bob
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| Chiara Mastroianni | ... |
Patricia
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| Denis Podalydès | ... |
Jean-Jacques
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| Jeanne Balibar | ... |
Valérie
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Fabrice Desplechin | ... |
Ivan
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Hélène Lapiower | ... |
Le Mérou
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Michel Vuillermoz | ... |
Frédéric Rabier
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| Roland Amstutz | ... |
Chernov
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| Marion Cotillard | ... |
Student
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Solenn Jarniou | ... |
Pascale
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| Philippe Duclos | ... |
Spiritual Accompanist
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Elisabeth Maby | ... |
Tatie
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Paule Annen | ... |
Mrs. Chernov
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Anne-Katerine Normant | ... |
Esther's Friend
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| Vincent Nemeth | ... |
Friend
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| David Gabison | ... |
Diocese Delegate
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Pierre-Emmanuel Dupire | ... |
Children
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Erwan Le Youdec | ... |
Children
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Jonathan Reyes | ... |
Bob (enfant)
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Paolo Sergio Ribeiro | ... |
Children
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Florence Ricard | ... |
Children
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Alain Bellèche |
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Marie-Christine Carle |
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Barbara Chavy |
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Emeric Danco |
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Lucie Danco |
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Danièle De Croock |
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Jill Helmi |
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Muriel Hunet |
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Christian Letocart |
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Djemilla Racine |
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Directed by
| Arnaud Desplechin | ||
Written by
| Emmanuel Bourdieu | ... | () |
| Arnaud Desplechin | ... | () |
Produced by
| Pascal Caucheteux | ... | producer |
Music by
| Mike Kourtzer | ... | co-composer (co-composers) |
| Krishna Levy | ||
Cinematography by
| Stéphane Fontaine | ||
| Eric Gautier | ||
| Dominique Perrier-Royer | ||
Editing by
| Laurence Briaud | ||
| François Gédigier | ||
Editorial Department
| Christian Dutac | ... | color timer |
| Beatrice Herminie | ... | apprentice editor |
Casting By
| Stéphane Batut | ||
| Jeanne Biras | ||
| Claude Martin | ||
Art Direction by
| Antoine Platteau | ||
Costume Design by
| Claire Gerard-Hirne | ||
| Delphine Hayat | ||
Makeup Department
| Nurith Barkan | ... | makeup artist |
| Bernard Floch | ... | key makeup artist |
| Isabelle Legay | ... | hair stylist |
| Jane Milon | ... | hair stylist (as Jeanne Milon) |
Production Management
| Oury Milshtein | ... | production manager |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Stéphane Batut | ... | crowd assistant director |
| Aude Cathelin | ... | assistant director |
| Bénédicte Darblay | ... | assistant director |
| Alexandre Nazarian | ... | second second assistant director |
Art Department
| Jean-Marc Fiess | ... | assistant set decorator |
| Katharinna Gault | ... | assistant set decorator |
| Gary Marin | ... | assistant set decorator |
| Françoise Rabut | ... | assistant set decorator |
| Guillaume Watrinet | ... | property master |
| Bruno Charoy | ... | property assistant (uncredited) / props (uncredited) |
Sound Department
| Michel Casang | ... | boom operator |
| Pascal Chauvin | ... | foley artist |
| Pascal Dedeye | ... | foley artist |
| Mathilde Grosjean | ... | sound editor |
| Jean-Pierre Laforce | ... | sound |
| Didier Lizé | ... | sound mixer |
| Pierre Martens | ... | sound effects editor |
| Mathilde Muyard | ... | sound editor |
| Laurent Poirier | ... | sound |
Camera and Electrical Department
| François Berroir | ... | electrician / gaffer |
| Stéphane Fontaine | ... | first assistant camera |
| Jean-Claude Lother | ... | still photographer |
| Michel Michau | ... | electrician |
| Dominique Perrier | ... | second assistant camera |
| Karim Youkama | ... | grip |
Casting Department
| Elsa Pharaon | ... | casting: children |
Script and Continuity Department
| Agnès de Sacy | ... | script supervisor |
Additional Crew
| Agnès Chabot | ... | press attache |
Production Companies
- Why Not Productions (presents)
- La Sept Cinéma (co-production)
- France 2 Cinéma (co-production)
- Canal+ (participation)
- Centre national du cinéma et de l'image animée (CNC) (participation)
- Société des Producteurs de Cinéma et de Télévision (Procirep) (support)
- Arte France Cinéma
Distributors
- Bac Films (2014) (France) (theatrical)
- ARTE (1998) (Germany) (tv)
- ARTE (1998) (France) (tv)
- The Criterion Channel (2020) (United States) (tv) (digital)
- Zeitgeist Films (1997) (United States) (subtitled)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- Cannes Film Festival (festival)
- Toronto International Film Festival (festival)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
Paul Dedalus is at a crossroads in his life. He has to make several decisions; should he complete his doctorate, does he want to become a full professor, does he really love his long-standing girlfriend, or should he re-start with one of his other lovers? Is he avoiding the despairing life his father can't escape from ?
Written by David Morgans |
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Did You Know?
| Trivia | Director Arnaud Desplechin originally wanted to name the movie "Comment je me suis disputé avec Éric Barbier" (How I Got Into An Argument With Eric Barbier), as a dig at former colleague Eric Barbier, also the basis for movie character Frédéric Rabier. A justice decision prevented him from using the full title, hence the ellipsis and the added subtitle. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Followed by My Golden Days (2015). See more » |
| Soundtracks | Daphnis et Chloé See more » |