The School of Flesh(1998)
L'École de la chair
Lessons in love, sex and betrayal.
The School of Flesh Synopsis
Fashion executive Dominique's obsession for Quentin, a young bisexual hustler, fills her desire for physical love but leaves her taxed emotionally. Twists and turns in the relationship, along with the man's violent and abusive nature, force Dominique to reconcile the conflicts created by her passion. In this quest, Dominique is aided, and sometimes hindered, by friends, clients, and Quentin's former and current acquaintances.
The School of Flesh (1998) is a drama, mystery and romance film directed by Benoît Jacquot, released on November 18, 1998 with a runtime of 1h 50m. It stars Isabelle Huppert, Vincent Martinez, Vincent Lindon and Marthe Keller. Viewers rate it 5.4 out of 10 across 26 ratings.
- Director:
- Benoît Jacquot
- Writers:
- Jacques Fieschi, Yukio Mishima
- Producers:
- Fabienne Vonier
- Cinematographer:
- Caroline Champetier
- Production:
- Orsans Productions, Artémis Productions, Bel Age Distribution, La Sept Cinéma, Pyramide Productions
- Status:
- Released
The School of Flesh (1998) Trailer
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The School of Flesh Cast & Crew
Main cast
Isabelle Huppert
as Dominique
Vincent Martinez
as Quentin
Vincent Lindon
as Chris
Marthe Keller
as Madame Thorpe
François Berléand
as Soukaz
Danièle Dubroux
as L'amie de Dominique
Bernard Le Coq
as Cordier
Roxane Mesquida
as Marine
Jean-Louis Richard
as M. Thorpe
Jean-Claude Dauphin
as Louis-Guy
Michelle Goddet
as La mère de Quentin
Laurent Jumeaucourt
as Le jeune plombier
Key crew
Directed by Benoît Jacquot, written by Jacques Fieschi and Yukio Mishima, produced by Fabienne Vonier.
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The School of Flesh Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.4/10 from 26 ratings.
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The School of Flesh – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The School of Flesh online?
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The School of Flesh (1998) is available to stream on Philo, Fandor Amazon Channel, Film Movement Plus and Film Movement Plus Amazon Channel. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The School of Flesh?
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The main cast of The School of Flesh (1998) includes Isabelle Huppert, Vincent Martinez, Vincent Lindon, Marthe Keller and François Berléand. The film was directed by Benoît Jacquot. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The School of Flesh released?
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The School of Flesh was released on November 18, 1998 and runs for 1h 50m.
Is The School of Flesh worth watching?
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The School of Flesh (1998) holds an average rating of 5.4 out of 10 from 26 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama, mystery and romance films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The School of Flesh?
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