Claire's Knee (1970)
1h 45min
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On the eve of his wedding, on holiday on the Lake Annecy shore, a career diplomat visits an old acquaintance, perhaps a former girlfriend. Through her he meets an intense teenager, Laura, and then lusts after her sister, Claire. Whilst Laura attempts to flirt with him, his fantasy becomes focused on wanting to caress Claire's knee.
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Directed by: Néstor Almendros, Éric Rohmer
Written by: Éric Rohmer
Produced by: Barbet Schroeder, Pierre Cottrell