The Last Mistress


1h 54m 2007

Brief Synopsis

A man is torn between two women--one demonic, one angelic. The young and dissolute Ryno de Marigny is betrothed to marry Hermangarde, a virtuous gem of the French aristocracy. But some, who wish the union not to occur, whisper that the young man will never break off his affair with Vellini, which ha

Film Details

Also Known As
Last Mistress, Old Mistress, An, Une Vieille Maitresse
MPAA Rating
Genre
Adaptation
Drama
Foreign
Period
Release Date
2007
Distribution Company
First Take (IFC)
Location
Paris, France

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 54m

Synopsis

A man is torn between two women--one demonic, one angelic. The young and dissolute Ryno de Marigny is betrothed to marry Hermangarde, a virtuous gem of the French aristocracy. But some, who wish the union not to occur, whisper that the young man will never break off his affair with Vellini, which has been going on for years. In a swirl of confidences, betrayals and secrets, feelings will prove their strength to be invincible.

Film Details

Also Known As
Last Mistress, Old Mistress, An, Une Vieille Maitresse
MPAA Rating
Genre
Adaptation
Drama
Foreign
Period
Release Date
2007
Distribution Company
First Take (IFC)
Location
Paris, France

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 54m

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Trivia

Miscellaneous Notes

Released in United States Summer June 27, 2008

Released in United States July 4, 2008

Released in United States 2007

Released in United States October 2007

Released in United States November 2007

Released in United States 2008

Released in United States June 2008

Shown at Vancouver International Film Festival (Spotlight on France) September 27-October 12, 2007.

Shown at London Film Festival (Film on the Square) October 17-November 1, 2007.

Shown at New York Film Festival September 28-October 14, 2007.

Shown at Chicago International Film Festival (World Cinema) October 4-17, 2007.

Shown at San Francisco International Film Festival (Big Nights/Opening Night) April 24-May 8, 2008.

Shown at Seattle International Film Festival (Contemporary World Cinema) May 22-June 15, 2008.

Shown at CineVegas Film Festival (Sure Bets) June 12-21, 2008.

Based on the novel "Une Vieille Maitresse" written by Jules Barbey D'Aurevilly; published by Gallimard May 16, 1979.

Released in United States Summer June 27, 2008 (NY)

Released in United States July 4, 2008 (Los Angeles)

Released in United States 2007 (Shown at Vancouver International Film Festival (Spotlight on France) September 27-October 12, 2007.)

Released in United States 2007 (Shown at London Film Festival (Film on the Square) October 17-November 1, 2007.)

Released in United States 2007 (Shown at New York Film Festival September 28-October 14, 2007.)

Released in United States November 2007 (Shown at AFI/Los Angeles International Film Festival (World Cinema) November 1-11, 2007.)

Released in United States 2008 (Shown at San Francisco International Film Festival (Big Nights/Opening Night) April 24-May 8, 2008.)

Released in United States 2008 (Shown at Seattle International Film Festival (Contemporary World Cinema) May 22-June 15, 2008.)

Released in United States June 2008 (Shown at CineVegas Film Festival (Sure Bets) June 12-21, 2008.)

Released in United States October 2007 (Shown at Chicago International Film Festival (World Cinema) October 4-17, 2007.)