Intimacy 2001
“Every Wednesday. She meets him once per week.”
What is Intimacy?
Intimacy is a 2001 drama film centered on Jay, a former musician who works as a bartender in London. He maintains a weekly arrangement with an unnamed woman who visits his apartment every Wednesday for intimate encounters that are largely physical and silent.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 2001
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 119 minutes
- Release date
- Jan 20, 2001
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- France, Germany, Italy
- Studios
- Téléma Productions, StudioCanal, ARTE France Cinéma
- Revenue
- $2,672,527
- Genres
- Romance, Drama, Fantasy
- Updated
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Overview
Intimacy is a 2001 drama film centered on Jay, a former musician who works as a bartender in London. He maintains a weekly arrangement with an unnamed woman who visits his apartment every Wednesday for intimate encounters that are largely physical and silent. Their relationship consists entirely of these scheduled meetings without emotional connection or conversation. When Jay decides to follow the woman after one of their sessions, he discovers details about her personal life that fundamentally changes their dynamic. This act of surveillance and the knowledge he gains disrupts the established pattern of their encounters. The film explores themes of human connection, loneliness, and the boundaries between intimacy and anonymity through this unconventional relationship structure.
Should you watch it?
“A lonely bartender enters a wordless weekly affair that takes an unexpected turn when he investigates his lover.”
- raw emotional performances
- unfiltered look at human connection
- slow pacing
- explicit sexual content
Watch it if you appreciate character-driven dramas that explore the complexities of solitude and desire.
This film contains graphic sexual content and mature themes unsuitable for younger audiences.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the premise of the film?
A bartender engages in a recurring, wordless sexual relationship with a woman who visits him every Wednesday.
Where does the story take place?
The film is set in London.
What is the protagonist's background?
Jay is a failed musician who abandoned his family.
What happens when the protagonist follows the woman?
He learns more about her life, which eventually disrupts their established relationship.
What is the nature of their meetings?
Their encounters consist of graphic and almost wordless sexual activity.