Beware of My Love (1998)
Muriel, a writer nearing 50 whose older lover won't live with her in Paris, meets a man on a train - Samuel, an Arab. He's attracted to her and pursues her, dropping in, asserting himself. She's willing to connect. He's passionate, then boorish, then jealous and possessive. He seems fixed on "Who's the strongest?," while she wants respect and trust. She's self-possessed as well as sexually charged, willing to laugh, and alternately firm and forgiving. He has little money, no immigration papers, few prospects, and a gambling jag. What does each want, and why does she stick with it? Is this colonial strife, war between the sexes, or a love story?
Director: Jeanne Labrune
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Nathalie Baye as Muriel |
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Daniel Duval as Samuel |
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Jean-Pierre Darroussin as Voyageur de commerce |
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Philippe Khorsand as Gamal |
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Hubert Saint-Macary as Nicolas |
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Peter Bonke as Philippe (voice) |
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Élisabeth Commelin as Catherine |
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Saïda Bekkouche as Khedidja |
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Philippe Cariou as Policier |
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Vincent Nemeth as Garçon restaurant |
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Sylvie Granotier as Éliane |
| Directing | Jeanne Labrune | Director |
| Writing | Catherine Breillat | Writer |
| Production | Philippe Liégeois | Producer |
| Production | Jean-Michel Rey | Producer |
| Camera | André Neau | Director of Photography |
| Editing | Guy Lecorne | Editor |
| Production | Brigitte Moidon | Casting |
| Art | Emile Ghigo | Production Design |
| Costume & Make-Up | Anne Schotte | Costume Design |
| Art | Frédéric Karali | Set Decoration |
| Costume & Make-Up | Françoise Andrejka | Makeup Artist |
| Costume & Make-Up | Jane Milon | Hairstylist |
| Costume & Make-Up | Franck Mignelli | Special Effects Makeup Artist |
| Costume & Make-Up | Dominique Colladant | Makeup Artist |
| Sound | Philippe Penot | Sound |
