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The Taste of Others (2000)

6.820001h 52mFR
DramaComedyRomance

Directed by Agnès Jaoui

Rating

6.8/10

Runtime

1h 52m

Language

FR

Release

March 1, 2000

Director

Agnès Jaoui

Overview

Unpolished and ultra-pragmatic industrialist Jean-Jacques Castella reluctantly attends Racine's tragedy "Berenice" in order to see his niece play a bit part. He is taken with the play's strangely familiar-looking leading lady Clara Devaux. During the course of the show, Castella soon remembers that ...

Cast

Agnès Jaoui

Agnès Jaoui

Manie

Jean-Pierre Bacri

Jean-Pierre Bacri

Jean-Charles Castella

Anne Alvaro

Anne Alvaro

Clara Devaux

Alain Chabat

Alain Chabat

Bruno Deschamps

Gérard Lanvin

Gérard Lanvin

Franck Moreno

Christiane Millet

Christiane Millet

Angélique

Wladimir Yordanoff

Wladimir Yordanoff

Antoine

Brigitte Catillon

Brigitte Catillon

Béatrice Castella

Raphaël Defour

Raphaël Defour

Benoît

Anne Le Ny

Anne Le Ny

Valérie

Xavier de Guillebon

Xavier de Guillebon

Weber

Sam Karmann

Sam Karmann

Le metteur en scène

Introduction

In this latest movie review, we dive deep into The Taste of Others (2000), exploring its intricate plot and standout performances that have everyone talking.

Unpolished and ultra-pragmatic industrialist Jean-Jacques Castella reluctantly attends Racine's tragedy "Berenice" in order to see his niece play a bit part. He is taken with the play's strangely familiar-looking leading lady Clara Devaux. During the course of the show, Castella soon remembers that he once hired and then promptly fired the actress as an English language tutor. He immediately goes out and signs up for language lessons. Thinking that he is nothing but an ill-tempered philistine with bad taste, Clara rejects him until Castella charms her off her feet.

🛑 Story ExplainedSpoiler Warning

Our story explained section breaks down the complex narrative of The Taste of Others. The full story follows a progression that challenges typical tropes, leading to a climax that requires careful analysis.

🏆 Final Verdict

5 / 5 Stars

A triumphant piece of cinema that blends gripping narrative with breathtaking visuals.

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