Romance

Friday, February 11 - Thursday, February 17, 2022

New restoration!

Catherine Breillat’s landmark film Romance placed her as an audacious boundary-pushing female auteur, establishing her as a provocateur who opened the doors to women directors taking charge of their own sexual ideals and imagery. This is the tale of a beautiful woman’s frustration with the lack of intimacy in her relationship, who seeks out sexual adventures in order to spark the interest of her lover, a self-absorbed male model. This new HD version of the critically acclaimed and commercial hit reminds viewers of Breillat’s fierce intensity in confronting sexuality with a raw honesty rarely seen.

“Seductive. The most sexually explicit mainstream movie ever made!” – Film Comment

Save big and see more of the Catherine Breillat retrospective with a discount Ticket Pack for three admissions! Bring a friend or two to a few screenings or treat yourself to more movies at a better ticket price.

• Country France
• Language In French with English subtitles
• Year 1999
• Running Time 95 minutes
• Director Catherine Breillat
• Cast Caroline Ducey, Sagamore Stévenin, Rocco Siffredi
• Accessibility Assistive Listening, T-Coil

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