The School of Flesh (1999): Cast, Ratings & Box Office
The School of Flesh is a 1999 mystery drama directed by Benoît Jacquot, starring Isabelle Huppert and Vincent Martinez. It runs 1 hour 50 minutes and earned $402,668 worldwide. Critics gave it 70 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.5/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 50m (110 min)
- Director
- Benoît Jacquot
- Original language
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French - Studio
- Stratosphere Entertainment
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The School of Flesh About?
The premise of The School of Flesh without spoilers.
In the City of Light, a passionate and complex relationship develops between Dominique, a stylish Parisian fashionista, and Quentin, a younger bartender who also works as a prostitute. Their torrid affair challenges social norms and highlights the disparities in age and class. As their connection intensifies, they confront the darker aspects of desire, power, and the conventions of Parisian society, leading to a sizzling and dramatic exploration of love and temptation.
The School of Flesh Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- female rear nudity
- female with short hair
- woman sexually adventurous
- obsession
- female topless nudity
- reference to jean seberg
- foreign language adaptation
- sex
- based on novel
- male nudity
- impossible love
- fake relationship
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- unrequited love
- reference to yukio mishima
- prostitution
- ambiguity
- transvestite stripper
- disillusionment
- effeminate man
- young couple in love
- fashion world
- virility
- existential loneliness
- black hair
- perfect boyfriend
- french
- female rivalry
- class difference
- class clash
- bourgeoisie
- older woman younger man sex
- young man
- sexually adventurous
- short hair woman
- sexuality
- sex scene
- bisexual character
- dance
- gay character
- sexual tension
- dancer
- bisexal male prostitute
- bisexua male hustler
- bare chested man
- dancing
- cross dresser
- passion
- love
- friend
- fashion executive
The School of Flesh Cast
Isabelle Huppert leads the cast, with Vincent Martinez. Directed by Benoît Jacquot.
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Director Benoît Jacquot
More from Benoît Jacquot
More films directed by Benoît Jacquot, best-rated first: Tosca, Farewell, My Queen, À Tout de Suite (Right Now) and Sade.
The School of Flesh Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave The School of Flesh 70 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.5/10.
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IMDb 6.5 /10
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Metacritic 70 Metascore
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TMDB 53% User score
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The School of Flesh Box Office
The School of Flesh grossed $402,668 worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$402.7K
- US & Canada
- $402.7K
The School of Flesh Trailers & Videos
The trailer of The School of Flesh.
The School of Flesh Also Known As
11 alternative titles, including “肉体学堂” and “肉体学校”.
- Also known as
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- 肉体学堂
- 肉体学校
- 肉爱天堂
- 无暇的色彩
- Школа плоти
- Schule des Begehrens
- La escuela de la carne
- 无瑕的色彩
- Училище за страсти
- 육체의 학교
- A Escola da Carne
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The School of Flesh FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, post-credit scenes and language of The School of Flesh, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The School of Flesh?
The School of Flesh runs 1 hour 50 minutes (110 minutes).
When was The School of Flesh released?
The School of Flesh was released on February 26, 1999.
Who directed The School of Flesh?
The School of Flesh was directed by Benoît Jacquot.
More films by Benoît Jacquot Who is in the cast of The School of Flesh?
The School of Flesh stars Isabelle Huppert and Vincent Martinez.
How much did The School of Flesh make at the box office?
The School of Flesh grossed $402,668 worldwide.
How is The School of Flesh rated?
The School of Flesh has 6.5/10 on IMDb, 70 on Metacritic and 53% on TMDB.
Does The School of Flesh have a post-credit scene?
No. The School of Flesh has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is The School of Flesh in?
The original language of The School of Flesh is French.
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