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59% Critic Match
Sex Is Comedy
“Faking it has never been like this.”
5.9 / 10• 2002• 1h 34m•NR• French
ComedyDrama
Storyline
A director struggles with a difficult sex scene between a young actor and actress who can't stand one another. Aided by her loyal assistant, she is hell-bent on getting the scene right without compromise.
Cast & Crew
Anne Parillaud
Jeanne
Lead
Grégoire Colin
The Actor
Roxane Mesquida
The Actress
Ashley Wanninger
Leo
DC
Dominique Colladant
Willy
BB
Bart Binnema
Director of Photography
Elisabete Piecho
Continuity Girl
FS
Francis Selleck
Production Manager
What People Are Saying
3.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Catherine Breillat's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
3.0
“Every frame feels alive. Sex Is Comedy is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
