The Last Mistress
Catherine Breillat
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Set in 19th century France, IFC's indie period piece, THE LAST MISTRESS chronicles the love affair between tempestuous Spanish mistress Vellini (Asia Argento) and distinguished, well-bred Ryno de Marigny (Fu'ad Ait Aattou). Ryno's attempt to remain faithful to his wife Hermangarde, a highly regarded young woman of the French aristocracy, profoundly fails as Vellini reappears in Ryno's life, offering him the passion and emotional connection he lacks in his marriage. His reluctant obsession with Vellini eventually overtakes his conscience, as he succumbs to the deceitful path of infidelity.
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amazing
this movie i thought was absolutely amazing. i couldn't stop thinking about it for the next few days after i saw. i would definetly say it's worth the 2.99 to rent the story is gripping and the actors perform phenomenally. the sex scenes are bit in your face but the dialogue that occurs during them is vital to the story. in summation i would say that this is movie is inspiring, and beautiful.
A bold period piece.
I've always admired Catherine Breillart as a singular female voice in cinema, but I usually like her ideas and perspective, more than her actual films. What she has created here is a masterful tale of manipulation, passion, aging, power struggles, and yes, sex--all wrapped up in a French period piece. Jane Austen this is not. Asia Argento, hitherto known to most as a film brat, is incredible here. She has matured from an awkard teen actress to a mature, nuanced woman (see "Boarding Gate" and "The Heart is Deceitful Above All Things.")
Emotionally provoking.
This movie is emotionally provoking. It makes you feel, think, and relive an era. It isn't for the movie goers that want to see the mainstream happy ending. But for something real, passionate, and heart wrenching, you got it in this movie. A definite movie for those looking for something different from mainstream romance movies.
I just viewed this movie, and I can't avoid the passion and pain this movie brings out. My heart is still pounding from the conclusion of each character's fate. Incredible. I am never disappointed by French films. Always something new and different.
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- $14.99
- Genre: Romance
- Released: 2009
- © 2007 Flach Film, CB Films, France 3 Cinema, StudioCanal, Buskin Film.
