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My Sex Life... or How I Got Into an Argument

Original title: Comment je me suis disputé... (ma vie sexuelle)
  • 19961996
  • 2h 58m
IMDb RATING
6.7/10
1.6K
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Comment je me suis disputé... (ma vie sexuelle) (1996)
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?
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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-standin... Read allPaul 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 despa... Read allPaul 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 ?

IMDb RATING
6.7/10
1.6K
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • Arnaud Desplechin
  • Writers
    • Emmanuel Bourdieu
    • Arnaud Desplechin
  • Stars
    • Mathieu Amalric
    • Emmanuelle Devos
    • Emmanuel Salinger
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  • Director
    • Arnaud Desplechin
  • Writers
    • Emmanuel Bourdieu
    • Arnaud Desplechin
  • Stars
    • Mathieu Amalric
    • Emmanuelle Devos
    • Emmanuel Salinger
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 15User reviews
    • 16Critic reviews
    • 76Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 win & 4 nominations

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    Trailer 1:19
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    Photos12

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    Marion Cotillard in Comment je me suis disputé... (ma vie sexuelle) (1996)
    Mathieu Amalric in Comment je me suis disputé... (ma vie sexuelle) (1996)
    Comment je me suis disputé... (ma vie sexuelle) (1996)
    Mathieu Amalric, Marianne Denicourt, and Emmanuelle Devos in Comment je me suis disputé... (ma vie sexuelle) (1996)
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    Mathieu Amalric
    Mathieu Amalric
    • Paul Dedalusas Paul Dedalus
    Emmanuelle Devos
    Emmanuelle Devos
    • Estheras Esther
    Emmanuel Salinger
    • Nathanas Nathan
    Marianne Denicourt
    Marianne Denicourt
    • Sylviaas Sylvia
    Thibault de Montalembert
    • Bobas Bob
    Chiara Mastroianni
    Chiara Mastroianni
    • Patriciaas Patricia
    Denis Podalydès
    Denis Podalydès
    • Jean-Jacquesas Jean-Jacques
    Jeanne Balibar
    Jeanne Balibar
    • Valérieas Valérie
    Fabrice Desplechin
    • Ivanas Ivan
    Hélène Lapiower
    • Le Mérouas Le Mérou
    Michel Vuillermoz
    • Frédéric Rabieras Frédéric Rabier
    Roland Amstutz
    Roland Amstutz
    • Chernovas Chernov
    Marion Cotillard
    Marion Cotillard
    • Studentas Student
    Solenn Jarniou
    • Pascaleas Pascale
    Philippe Duclos
    Philippe Duclos
    • Spiritual Accompanistas Spiritual Accompanist
    Elisabeth Maby
    • Tatieas Tatie
    Paule Annen
    • Mrs. Chernovas Mrs. Chernov
    Anne-Katerine Normant
    • Esther's Friendas Esther's Friend
    • Director
      • Arnaud Desplechin
    • Writers
      • Emmanuel Bourdieu
      • Arnaud Desplechin
    • All cast & crew
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    Storyline

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    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 ? —David Morgans <in2023@mail.wlv.ac.uk>
    • breasts
    • reference to theodor adorno
    • gynecological exam
    • white panties
    • pubic hair
    • 186 more
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    • Genres
      • Comedy
      • Drama
      • Romance
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    • 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.
    • Connections
      Followed by My Golden Days (2015)
    • Soundtracks
      Daphnis et Chloé
      Composed by Maurice Ravel

    User reviews15

    Review
    Top review
    4/10
    it took almost 3 hours to get to the point
    don't get me wrong, the film had its moments. it had an interesting premise, and engaging characters who had a lot of memorable lines.

    what it lacked was cohesion. it had waaayyyy too many sub-plots which i believe were not necessary for the film to make its point.

    somebody should have taken a pair of scissors to it.
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    • tarouche
    • Nov 20, 2001

    Details

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    • Release date
      • September 17, 1997 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • France
    • Official site
      • Why Not Productions (France)
    • Language
      • French
    • Also known as
      • Ma vie sexuelle
    • Filming locations
      • France
    • Production companies
      • Why Not Productions
      • La Sept Cinéma
      • France 2 Cinéma
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      2 hours 58 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.66 : 1

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