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Damage (1992)
Release Year: 1992
Nation: France, United Kingdom
Alternative Title: Fatale, Begär, Blinde obsessie, Il danno, Herida, Misbrugt, Moiraio pathos, Perdas e Danos, Relações Proibidas, Sramota, Végzet, Verhängnis, Una vez en la vida
Director: Louis Malle
Writer: David Hare, Josephine Hart
Production & Genre
Producer(s):
Companies: Film4 Productions, Le Studio Canal+, NEF, New Line Cinema, Skreba Films
Genre: Drama, Erotic Film, Film Based On A Novel, Romance, Romance Film
Awards & Similar
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Keywords
Keywords: extramarital affair, father son relationship, femme fatale, in flagranti, longing, loss of loved one, politician, scandal, sibling relationship, voyeur
Story
The movie 'Damage' begins with a respected British politician named Anthony (played by Jeremy Irons) meeting his son's fiancée, Anna (Juliette Binoche), at a party. Despite being engaged to Anthony's son, Stephen, Anna captivates Anthony, leading him to become obsessed with her. Their affair commences shortly after their initial encounter, with Anthony pursuing Anna with 'obsessive abandon,' according to IMDb's plot description. However, Anna does not reciprocate Anthony's desire to leave his current lifestyle for her, preferring instead to maintain her engagement to Stephen as a cover for their relationship.
Summary
'Damage' is a French-British erotic drama film directed by Louis Malle in 1992, based on Josephine Hart's novel of the same name. The movie explores themes of forbidden desire, sexual deviance, and the incestuous nature of Britain's upper classes, as indicated by MUBI's plot description. It stars Jeremy Irons as Anthony, a member of Parliament whose life unravels when he becomes involved in an affair with his son's fiancée, Anna (Juliette Binoche). The film is notable for its exploration of obsessive love and its consequences within the context of British high society.
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