The School of Flesh (1998)

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105 min - Drama | Mystery | Romance - 26 February 1999 (USA)

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Ratings: 6.9/10 from 806 users Metascore: 68/100
Reviews: 15 user | 28 critic | 15 from Metacritic.com

Fashion executive Dominique's obsession for Quentin, a young bisexual hustler, fills her desire for physical love but leaves her taxed emotionally... See full summary »

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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
	Isabelle Huppert	...	Dominique
	Vincent Martinez	...	Quentin
	Vincent Lindon	...	Chris
	Marthe Keller	...	Madame Thorpe
	François Berléand	...	Soukaz
	Danièle Dubroux	...	Dominique's Friend
	Bernard Le Coq	...	Cordier
	Roxane Mesquida	...	Marine
	Jean-Louis Richard	...	M. Thorpe
	Jean-Claude Dauphin	...	Louis-Guy
	Michelle Goddet	...	Quentin's Mother
	Jean-Michel	...	Marcus
	Laurent Jumeaucourt	...	The Young Plumber
	Pierre Laroche	...	Robert
	Richard Schroeder	...	The Photographer

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Fashion executive Dominique's obsession for Quentin, a young bisexual hustler, fills her desire for physical love but leaves her taxed emotionally. Twists and turns in the relationship, along with the man's violent and abusive nature, force Dominique to reconcile the conflicts created by her passion. In this quest, Dominique is aided [and sometimes hindered] by friends, clients, and Quentin's former and current acquaintances. Written by kevin kraynak <kevin@kraynakk.com>

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Genres:

Drama | Mystery | Romance

Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for language and some strong sexuality See all certifications »

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Details

Country:

France | Luxembourg | Belgium

Language:

French

Release Date:

26 February 1999 (USA) See more »

Also Known As:

La escuela de la carne See more »

Box Office

Opening Weekend:

$43,021 (USA) (28 February 1999) (7 Screens)

Gross:

$401,786 (USA) (15 August 1999)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Artémis Productions, Bel Age Distribution, La Sept Cinéma See more »

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Technical Specs

Runtime:

Argentina: 105 min | France: 110 min | Germany: 98 min (cut) | Spain: 105 min

Sound Mix:

DTS | Dolby Digital

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1

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Quotes

Dominique: For the room.
Quentin: That's too much...
Dominique: The rest is for you.
Quentin: I don't want it.
Dominique: Why not?
Quentin: It was good for me too.
Dominique: No, take it.
Quentin: You don't get it...
Dominique: Let's say I'm buying your phone number...
Quentin: Deal.
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Connections

Remake of Nikutai no gakko (1965) See more »

Soundtracks

"Photo Shop"
Performed by Georges Bodossian See more »

The School of Flesh (1998)
L'école de la chair (original title)

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