Dirty Like An Angel -catherine Breillat- 1991- -

Upon release, Dirty Like an Angel received , especially in France. Critics found it cold, slow, and lacking the conventional erotic charge expected of a “Breillat film” (following her controversial 36 Fillette ). Some were uncomfortable with the film’s cynicism and its refusal to offer a sympathetic female lead.

Claude Brasseur , portraying a man struggling with failing health and emotional stagnation. Dirty Like an Angel -Catherine Breillat- 1991-

There is nothing "Hollywood" about the affair in this film. It is transactional, messy, and often uncomfortable to watch. By stripping away the glamour, Breillat captures a more authentic, albeit darker, version of human connection. Performances: Brasseur and Lio Upon release, Dirty Like an Angel received ,

(crime drama) that explores the intersection of desire, law, and moral decay. Film at Lincoln Center Movie Overview Director/Writer: Catherine Breillat Release Year: Drama / Crime / Romance 105 minutes French with English subtitles Plot Summary Claude Brasseur , portraying a man struggling with

The title is the film’s thesis statement. Breillat is not interested in who stole the jewels. She is interested in the human compulsion to see ourselves as angels while acting dirty.