The Art of Breaking Up
Michel DevilleCast
Emmanuelle Béart 
Charles Berling 
Dominique Blanc 
Jacques Bonnaffé 
Mathieu Demy 
Julie Depardieu
Credits
Written by: Georges Feydeau
Plot
Lucette and Edouard: Two lovers passionate about sex, money and life. He is a spoiled but penniless child who wants it all while she is a celebrated figure of la vie parisienne who knows what she wants and what she is worth.
Sinekatalog’s take
The Art of Breaking Up (2005) is a French romance directed by Michel Deville. It stars Emmanuelle Béart, Charles Berling and Dominique Blanc. It runs 80 minutes. It is listed here for its festival and awards record.Sinekatalog’s own editorial review – not a user or critic quote.
Ratings
IMDb: 5.9 / 10 (612 votes)
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