Underplayed Gems

Chéri (2009)

Chéri poster
Directed by
Stephen Frears
Genre
drama film, comedy film, comedy drama, romantic comedy
Country
Germany, United Kingdom, France, United States
Runtime
1h 40m
Rated
R
Rating
6.1 of 10 from 231 voters
Elsewhere
IMDb
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How it feels

A wealthy older woman begins a passionate affair with a younger man. Set in early 20th-century France, their relationship faces challenges from society and their own expectations.

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What happens

Chéri is a 2009 romantic comedy-drama film directed by Stephen Frears from a screenplay by Christopher Hampton, based on the 1920 novel of the same name and its 1926 sequel The Last of Chéri by French author Colette. It stars Michelle Pfeiffer and Rupert Friend. The film premiered at the 59th Berlin International Film Festival. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)

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