Overview

Twenty-year old Adolphe finds himself drawn irresistibly to Ellénore, a married woman who is ten years his senior. Although she initially repels her young suitor’s unwanted advances, Ellénore soon yields to his charms and the two embark on a passionate love affair.

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Cast

Isabelle Adjani

Ellénore

Stanislas Merhar

Adolphe

Isild Le Besco

La lingère

Jean Yanne

The Count

Romain Duris

D'Erfeuil

François Chattot

L'ambassadeur

Maryline Even

Housemaid

Jean-Louis Richard

Mr. d'Arbigny

Jean-Marc Stehlé

Adolphe's Father

Anne Suarez

Mrs. d'Arbigny

Rémy Roubakha

Le concierge