Romance

Romance

Love is desolate. Romance is temporary. Sex is forever.

Directed by Catherine Breillat

Produced by CB Films, ARTE France Cinéma

199999 min5.5 / 10

A bleak, unflinching exploration of female sexual desire and dysfunction within a dysfunctional relationship, told through explicit encounters that prioritize intellectual provocation over emotional warmth.

Frustrated by the lack of intimacy in her relationship, a young schoolteacher goes through a series of intimidating and often violent sexual partners.

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  • Does Romance end with hope? No. Less hopeful than 98% of films.

  • Is Romance sad? Yes, very. More sad than 96% of films.

  • Is Romance easy watching? Barely. Less comforting than 86% of films.

  • Is Romance violent? Somewhat. More violent than 72% of films.

  • Is Romance scary? Somewhat. More frightening than 61% of films.

These describe how the film comes across, measured across the whole film and compared with other well-known films. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked scene by scene, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.

26/ 100

Cinnamon Score

How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.

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Rarity78

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise12

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love8

How much audiences actually like it

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Like Romance

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as Romance

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like Romance, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like Romance, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like Romance, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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