The Discreet
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There is an author who has been dumped by his girlfriend and has no inspiration for a next novel. In an attempt to find a solution to both crises, he, along with his publisher friend, decides to seduce a young woman with the singular purpose of keeping a diary of the seduction and then dump her before publishing the book about it. Unfortunately he falls in love with her.
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Cast
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Fabrice Luchini
Antoine
Known for
In the House
The Mystery of Henri Pick
Judith Henry
Catherine
Known for
Germinal
Nicholas on Holiday
Maurice Garrel
Jean
Known for
A Heart in Winter
Kings & Queen
Marie Bunel
Solange
Known for
The Chorus
Deerskin
François Toumarkine
Manu
Known for
Alternate Weeks (and Half the Vacation)
Revenge of a Blonde
Brice Beaugier
L'ami de Solange
Known for
Le Week-End
Yvette Petit
La boulangère
Known for
The Science of Sleep
The School Teacher
Nicole Félix
Monique
Known for
Small Change
Confidentially Yours
Olivier Achard
Client
Known for
Asterix and Obelix Take On Caesar
Immortal
Serge Riaboukine
Le garçon de café
Known for
La Mante
Don't Die Too Hard!
Katia Popova
La jeune fille du café
Also in
Sage
Amy Laviètes
Ewa
No other roles listed
Christian Vincent Director · Jean-Pierre Ronssin Screenplay Jay Gottlieb Composer
United States release April 28, 1992 · Produced in France · Production Sara Films, FR3 Films Production
Production
Les Productions Lazennec
Production
Sara Films
Production
FR3 Films Production
Production
France
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Languages
Original title
La Discrète
Original language
French
Spoken on screen
French
Release dates
France · November 21, 1990
Theatrical
United States · April 28, 1992
Theatrical
Australia
August 21, 1992 · Theatrical
Belgium
January 3, 1991 · Theatrical
Canada
September 10, 1991 · Premiere · Toronto International Film Festival
Denmark
February 7, 1991 · Theatrical
France
November 10, 1997 · TV · ARTE
Germany
November 10, 1997 · TV · ARTE
Netherlands
March 29, 1991 · Theatrical
Sweden
January 29, 1991 · Premiere · (Gothenburg Film Festival)
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