Double Lover

Double Lover

Deception is part of the attraction.

Directed by François Ozon

Produced by Mars Films, FOZ

2017108 min6.1 / 10

A sensual psychological thriller about desire and deception, where intimacy becomes a site of manipulation and hidden identity.

Chloé, a fragile young woman, falls in love with her psychoanalyst, Paul. A few months later she moves in with him, but soon discovers that her lover is concealing a part of his identity.

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  • Does Double Lover end with hope? Barely. Less hopeful than 78% of films.

  • Is Double Lover scary? Yes. More frightening than 76% of films.

  • Is Double Lover sad? Somewhat. More sad than 70% of films.

  • Is Double Lover violent? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

  • Is Double Lover easy watching? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

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Surprise30

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Love25

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