What is Strange Affair?
Subject: Film "Strange Affair" (1981). Goal: Factual, original 150-190 word overview.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1981
- Release date
- Dec 23, 1981
- Genres
- Drama
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- ★ TMDB users: 6.3/10
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Subject: Film "Strange Affair" (1981).
Goal: Factual, original 150-190 word overview.
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Word count: 150-190 words.
Title: Strange Affair (French: Une étrange affaire).
Year: 1981.
Genre: Drama.
Director: Pierre Granier-Deferre.
Cast: Michel Piccoli, Gérard Lanvin, Nathalie Baye.
Runtime: 1h 45m.
US Release Date: 10/01/1982.
Plot: A young Parisian advertising executive is captivated by the unsettling charm of his mysterious new employer. He eventually abandons his family and friends. He views it as a privilege to let the ubiquitous employer take over his home, his life, and his desire. His wife remains suspicious, recognizing both the pathos and the evil in the man's soul-stealing power.
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Strange Affair, also known by its French title Une étrange affaire, is a 1981 French drama film directed by Pierre Granier-Deferre. The film stars Michel Piccoli, Gérard Lanvin,
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- Rich thematic depth offers plenty of reward for attentive viewers.
- Deliberate pacing requires patient investment before the overarching mystery unravels.
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Strange Affair is a feature film with a runtime of 110 minutes. It was released in 1981.
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