

Fanfan
1993-06-16 · 89 min · ★ 6.3
After seeing the initial passion and romance fade into a series of routine and boring relationships, Alexandre (Vincent Perez) concludes that romance ends when sex enters into a relationship. Determined to prevent this from happening with his latest love-interest—a sexy young woman named Fanfan (Sophie Marceau)—he decides that platonic love is the solution. Despite the wonderful, romantic, and inventive ways Alexandre finds for them to spend time together, Fanfan is left disappointed by his refusal to make love to her. Their exciting relationship becomes jeopardized by Alexandre's unwillingness to change his new approach to love.
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- Directors
- Alexandre Jardin
- Production companies
- Alter Films, Gaumont, France 3 Cinéma, Canal+, France Télévisions
- Countries
- France
- Status
- Released
Top Cast
Sophie MarceauFanfan
Vincent PerezAlexandre
Marine DeltermeLaure
Gérard SétyTi
Bruno TodeschiniPaul
Arielle SémenoffLa mère de Laure
Marcel MaréchalLe père de Fanfan
Gérard CaillaudLe père de Laure
Micheline PresleMaude
Jean-Marie CornilleLe propriétaire
Maxime LombardL'avocat
Mathilde VitryLa femme du propriétaire
Patrick AubréeLe président
Pierre GéraldLe vieux monsieur
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