Strange Affair

Strange Affair

1981 · 105 min · FR · 6.2 (37 votes)
Dir. Pierre Granier-Deferre · Starring Gérard Lanvin, Michel Piccoli, Nathalie Baye, Jean-Pierre Kalfon, Madeleine Cheminat, Jean-François Balmer · Music Philippe Sarde
Drama

A young Parisian advertising executive becomes so captivated by the unsettling charm of his mysterious new employer that he eventually abandons his family and friends, viewing it a privilege to let the ubiquitous employer take over his home, his life, his desire. Only his wife remains suspicious, recognizing both the pathos and the evil in the man’s soul-stealing power.

VIBE

A hypnotic descent into obsession, this film feels like a fever dream. It's a disquieting exploration of a man losing himself to an enigmatic force, leaving a lingering sense of unease and melancholy.

unsettlingmelancholichypnoticdisquietingslow-burnarthousepsychological dramaEuropean cinemaobsessionidentitycontroldesire
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