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Leaving (Partir)

 

Kristin Scott Thomas delivers a superb performance as Suzanne, a wealthy housewife living in the south of France with her husband Samuel (Yvan Attal), an influential doctor, and their two children. Samuel rather officiously agrees to build her an office so she can resume her former training as a physiotherapist, and for the labor they hire Ivan (Sergi López), a rugged Spanish immigrant with a minor criminal past. To Suzanne's surprise, she is passionately drawn to Ivan, and their mutual affection only sets in relief her cold and sterile life with Samuel. Committing herself completely to her new love, she will also be surprised at the price Samuel will demand she pay. Catherine Corsini's intense and erotically-charged drama is anchored by a strong cast all around. Not rated. In French with English subtltles. Writer/Director: Catherine Corsini. (France 2009) 85 min.

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