Love Bites (2001)
"Les morsures de l'aube" (original title)

Antoine is a social wannabe who drops an elusive aristocrat's name to get into an exclusive party. The name - Jordan - gets him whisked by two burly bodyguards into the office of the host, ... See full summary »

Director:

Antoine de Caunes

Writers:

Tonino Benacquista (novel), Laurent Chalumeau (adaptation),

Stars:

Guillaume Canet, Asia Argento, Gérard Lanvin

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Guillaume Canet	...	Antoine Venequiste
Asia Argento	...	Violaine Charlier
Gérard Lanvin	...	Étienne
Gilbert Melki	...	Dogman
José Garcia	...	Caniveau
Vincent Perez	...	Young actor
Jean-Marie Winling	...	Abraham von Bulow
Orazio Massaro	...	Jordan Charlier
Frédéric Pellegeay	...	Gérard
James Arch	...	Raoul
Corinne Debonnière	...	Dogman's wife
Saïd Amadis	...	Owner of the 'Custom Bar'
Francis Leplay	...	Photographer
Zazie Delem	...	Christelle
Emile Abossolo M'bo	...	Baptiste

Storyline

Antoine is a social wannabe who drops an elusive aristocrat's name to get into an exclusive party. The name - Jordan - gets him whisked by two burly bodyguards into the office of the host, von Bulow, who won't accept Antoine's admission of lying, gives him $100,000, and promises $900,000 more when led to Jordan. Enticed by the money, Antoine, with the help of his friend Étienne, begins his search. He follows trails through Paris's night scene, gets beaten up and bitten, and meets Jordan's sister, Violaine. After a surreal night, he's hooked on her charms but leery of continuing his pursuit of Jordan. Von Bulow insists. Can he find Jordan, get his reward, and attract Violaine?

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Plot Keywords:

party | locker room | shower | incest | stilleto | 

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Genres:

Horror | Mystery | Thriller

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Details

Official Sites:

Bac Films [fr] (French)

Country:

France

Language:

French English

Release Date:

21 March 2001 (France)

Also Known As:

Love Bites

Company Credits

Production Co:

Alicéléo, Canal+, Cofimage 12

Technical Specs

Runtime:

95 min 93 min (DVD)

Sound Mix:

DTS Dolby Digital

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1

Did You Know?

Connections

References Reservoir Dogs (1992)

User Reviews

Not bad, not good. Lacks some real teeth

This film has atmosphere, no doubt. But something is missing, I'm not so sure what. Guillaume Canet does not convince as a tough guy who goes from bar to bar. He's got a face too pretty and doesn't look like a party animal. Asia Argento however is perfect. Sure, her role is more physical, she has not much to speak in French. I knew a girl with exactly the same Italian accent, sounds nice by the way. The whole movie is nice to look at, but somehow, you don't get too much involved. The end could have been more dramatic.