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The Last Mistress

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The Last Mistress
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NR,1hr 55min
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2007
Distributor:
IFC Films
Synopsis: Catherine Breillat's adaptation of An Old Mistress stars Fu'ad Ait Aatou as Ryno de Marigny, and Asia Argento as Vellini, two lovers in 19th century Paris. The two have been passionately involved for nearly a decade, but de Marigny attempts to end their relationship now that he is engaged to Hermangarde (Roxane Mesquida), a respectable young woman. As the bride-to-be's grandmother forces de Marigny to confront his past as a notorious womanizer, the film flashes back to reveal the intense decade the ... Full Synopsis
Critics' Reviews
Breillat, the flamethrower who made "Romance" and "Fat Girl," artfully twists period-piece drama to suit her provocative modern notions about sex, gender roles, and power. Full Review
Metascore
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78
Generally favorable reviews
out of 100
Featured Cast
Vellini
Ryno de Marigny
Hermangarde
Marquise de Flers
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