Claire's Knee

– On the eve of his wedding, on holiday on the Lake Annecy shore, a career diplomat visits an old acqu..

Type:
Movie
Rating:
7.80 / 10
Duration:
One Hour and 45 Minutes
Release Year:
1970
Original Name:
Le genou de Claire
Claire's Knee (1970) - Also known as Le genou de Claire

On the eve of his wedding, on holiday on the Lake Annecy shore, a career diplomat visits an old acquaintance, perhaps a former girlfriend. Through her he meets an intense teenager, Laura, and then lusts after her sister, Claire. Whilst Laura attempts to flirt with him, his fantasy becomes focused on wanting to caress Claire's knee.

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Claire's Knee (1970) - Trailer

Release Date:

21 Feb 1971

Language:

French

MPAA Content-Rating:
GP

Director:

Éric Rohmer

Writer:

Éric Rohmer

Main Actors:

Jean-Claude Brialy, Aurora Cornu, Béatrice Romand, Laurence de Monaghan

Plot:

Cultural attache Jerome spends his last holidays as a bachelor at Lake Annecy where he meets Aurora, an Italian writer and old friend. She talks him into a flirt with his landlady's teenage daughter, Laura, but he falls for Laura's half-sister Claire and develops a desire to caress her knee.

Awards:

Nominated for 1 Golden Globe. Another 6 wins & 3 nominations.

Production:

Media Home Entertainment

Ratings:
Internet Movie Database:
7.8/10
Rotten Tomatoes:
95%