Claire's Knee (1971)

  • NR
  • 02/21/1971 (US)
  • Drama, Romance
  • 1h 45m

Overview

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.

Éric Rohmer

Director, Writer

Cast

Jean-Claude Brialy's headshot

Jean-Claude Brialy

Jérôme
Aurora Cornu's headshot

Aurora Cornu

Aurora, the novelist
Béatrice Romand's headshot

Béatrice Romand

Laura
Laurence de Monaghan's headshot

Laurence de Monaghan

Claire
Michèle Montel's headshot

Michèle Montel

Madame Walter
Gérard Falconetti's headshot

Gérard Falconetti

Gilles
Fabrice Luchini's headshot

Fabrice Luchini

Vincent
Sandra Franchina's headshot

Sandra Franchina

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