Benoit Jacquot

Judith Godreche (The Man In The Iron Mask, Ridicule) stars as Beth, an enchanting young Parisian girl whose boyfriend, in the middle of a petty argument, dares her to bed the ugliest man she can find, to test her love for him. What follows is more than a test of love; it is also one of courage and will. Three men cross her path: an older man whose mistress is Beth's invalid mother; a young, inexperienced boy her own age; and, finally, 40 year-old Alphonse, a handsome, mysterious stranger.

Taking a simple premise and a beautiful young woman, Benoit Jacquot has created a masterpiece of French cinema, capturing in full the talents of the young actress Judith Godreche and displaying beautifully his own innovative style.… (más)