Presentation, or Charlotte and Her Steak (1961)

  • NR
  • 11/20/1961 (FR)
  • Comedy, Romance
  • 12m

Overview

Two young people, Walter and Charlotte, are walking through a small village in Switzerland a snowy winter day. Walter introduces Charlotte to Clara, hoping to make Charlotte jealous. After saying good-bye to Clara, Walter accompanies Charlotte into her house, although she doesn't want him to. Charlotte is hungry and cooks a steak. She asks Walter if he wants a piece of it. He says no, but she gives him a small piece anyway. He wants a kiss, and she says no. She starts to compare herself with Clara, who Walter agrees is more beautiful. In spite of this, Walter says he likes Charlotte much more, but she thinks he is lying. She notices that he is cold and shivering. She hugs him, he kisses her, and she starts kissing him. After leaving the house he accompanies her to the train.

Éric Rohmer

Director, Screenplay

Cast

Jean-Luc Godard's headshot

Jean-Luc Godard

Walter
Anna Karina's headshot

Anna Karina

Clara (voice)
Stéphane Audran's headshot

Stéphane Audran

Charlotte (voice)
Anne Couderet's headshot

Anne Couderet

Charlotte (uncredited)
Andrée Bertrand's headshot

Andrée Bertrand

Clara uncredited)

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