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A Matter of Taste (2000)

Une affaire de goût (original title)
Not Rated | | Crime, Thriller, Drama | 26 April 2000 (France)
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Nicolas, a handsome, young waiter, is befriended by Frédéric Delamont, a wealthy middle-aged businessman. Delamont, a man of power, influence and strictly refined tastes, is immediately ... See full summary »

Director:

Bernard Rapp

Writers:

Philippe Balland (book), Bernard Rapp | 1 more credit »

Stars:

Bernard Giraudeau, Jean-Pierre Lorit, Florence Thomassin | See full cast & crew »
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Bernard Giraudeau ... Frédéric Delamont
Jean-Pierre Lorit ... Nicolas Rivière
Florence Thomassin Florence Thomassin ... Béatrice
Charles Berling ... René Rousset
Jean-Pierre Léaud ... Le juge d'instruction
Artus de Penguern Artus de Penguern ... Flavert
Laurent Spielvogel Laurent Spielvogel ... Doctor Rossignon
Elisabeth Macocco ... Caroline
Anne-Marie Philipe Anne-Marie Philipe ... Doctor Ferrières
Delphine Zingg Delphine Zingg ... Nathalie
David D'Ingeo David D'Ingeo ... Marco
Frédéric De Goldfiem Frédéric De Goldfiem ... Félix
Patrick Zimmermann Patrick Zimmermann ... Frédéric's Chauffeur
Claude Lesko Claude Lesko ... Frédéric's Head of Security
Vincent Tepernowski Vincent Tepernowski ... Second Taster
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Storyline

Nicolas, a handsome, young waiter, is befriended by Frédéric Delamont, a wealthy middle-aged businessman. Delamont, a man of power, influence and strictly refined tastes, is immediately smitten by Nicolas' charm. Lonely and phobic, Delamont offers Nicolas a lucrative job as his personal food taster. In spite of their differences, a close friendship begins to emerge between the two men. However, their bond of trust and admiration soon spirals downward into a dangerous game of deceit and obsession for which neither is prepared. Written by Attitude Films

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Plot Keywords:

deception | obsession | waiter | food taster | businessman | See All (15) »

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Seduction comes in many forms...

Genres:

Crime | Thriller | Drama

Certificate:

Not Rated | See all certifications »

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Official Sites:

Official Site [United States]

Country:

France

Language:

French

Release Date:

26 April 2000 (France) See more »

Also Known As:

A Matter of Taste See more »

Filming Locations:

Lyon, Rhône, Rhône-Alpes, France

Company Credits

Production Co:

Canal+,Catherine Dussart Productions (CDP),Centre Européen Cinématographique Rhône-Alpes See more »
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DTS

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Color

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1.85 : 1
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Soundtracks

Nisi dominus, RV. 608: 5. Sicut sagittae in manu potentis (Allegro)
Composed by Antonio Vivaldi
Performed by James Bowman (counter-tenor) with The Academy of Ancient Music
Conducted by Christopher Hogwood
Produced by Peter Wadland
(P) 1975 L'Oiseau-Lyre/Decca
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A tasteful and intriguing cinematic 'plat du jour'.
5 August 2001 | by merridon – See all my reviews

This film move than lived up to my expectations. It was stylish, clever, engrossing and, above all, entertaining. The story is well constructed and draws you in to the point of actually CARING what happens to the two main characters (a rarity nowadays). The relationship between the dual male protagonists is an enigma. Is it based on power?...On love?...On need?..On desire?...On sex? We are kept guessing and, even after the film is over, these questions still linger in our mind and are never totally resolved. For me, THAT is the mark of a successful film---one that entertains AND makes you think. I highly recommend "A Matter Of Taste" if you share the same criteria.
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