Post Coitum (1997)
"Post coïtum animal triste" (original title)

The end of an affair from the woman's point of view.

Director:

Brigitte Roüan

Writers:

Santiago Amigorena, Philippe Le Guay,

Stars:

Brigitte Roüan, Patrick Chesnais, Boris Terral

1 win & 3 nominations.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Brigitte Roüan	...	Diane Clovier
Patrick Chesnais	...	Philippe Clovier
Boris Terral	...	Emilio
Nils Tavernier	...	François Narou
Jean-Louis Richard	...	Weyoman-Lebeau
Françoise Arnoul	...	Madame LePluche
Emmanuelle Bach	...	Caroline
Carmen Chaplin	...	Copine Narou
Gaëlle Le Fur	...	Isabelle
Elodie Pong	...	Designer
Roberto Plate	...	Miguel
Olivier Lechat	...	Victor
Félix Dedet-Roüan	...	Basile
Jean Delavalade	...	Dedé
Jean-Claude Chapuis	...	Musical Classes Player

Storyline

Diane, a Parisian of 50, a book editor married with two teen children, has an affair with a twenty-something engineer. He's Emilio, the flat-mate of François, a writer she's coaxing through a second novel. Her husband Philippe, who suspects and then confirms her infidelity, is the attorney defending an older neighbor who stuck a fork in her husband's jugular. We know Diana's affair will end, but how much damage will it do? Will Philippe emulate his murderous client, or will Diana's bathos play out as farce? Can Diana rescue herself from the self-indulgence that comes with lovesickness?

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Plot Keywords:

affair | editor | book editor | love | writer | 

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Taglines:

Some people fall in love. Some people fall all over it.

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Genres:

Drama | Romance

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Details

Country:

France

Language:

French

Release Date:

13 February 1998 (USA)

Also Known As:

After Sex

Filming Locations:

Greece

Box Office

Budget:

FRF 11,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend:

$64,785 (USA) (13 March 1998)

Gross:

$335,082 (USA) (11 September 1998)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Ognon Pictures, Pinou Film, Canal+

Technical Specs

Runtime:

97 min 98 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

User Reviews

Failed to hold my attention

Maybe this would be a better movie if I spoke French. Although, actually I prefer subtitled movies to dubbed ones. The film wasn't awful, it just wasn't good. It bored me. I can point to no part or cast or crew that was any better or any worse than the whole. Don't waste your time. Grade: D-