Love in the Afternoon poster
Movie · 1972

Love in the Afternoon

1h 37m
Drama, Romance
Éric Rohmer
Successful Parisian lawyer Frédéric is happily married to schoolteacher Hélène. Though he daydreams of affairs with other women, he doesn't come close to acting on such thoughts until he runs into Chloé, a beautiful old acquaintance. Tempted by the vibrant Chloé, Frédéric is torn between impulsive lust and his love for Hélène.
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Feels most like Not Easily Broken, We Won't Grow Old Together and The Man from Elysian Fields

Details

Original title
L'Amour l'après-midi
Director
Éric Rohmer
Year
1972
Runtime
1h 37m
Genres
Drama, Romance