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Abuse of Weakness (French: Abus de faiblesse) is a 2013 semi-autobiographical film written and directed by Catherine Breillat. The film had its world premiere on 6 September 2013 at the Toronto International Film Festival. [3] In the United States, the film was acquired by Strand Releasing and given a release in December 2014. [4]
Aug 15, 2014 · Those expecting the intense violence and/or transgressive sexuality of Breillat’s earlier films may be disappointed at first to discover that “Abuse of Weakness” is comparatively tame in both departments.
Abuse of Weakness: Directed by Catherine Breillat. With Isabelle Huppert, Kool Shen, Laurence Ursino, Christophe Sermet. A stroke-afflicted filmmaker is manipulated by a notorious con man.
- (1.3K)
- Drama
- Catherine Breillat
- 2014-02-12
Inspired by director Catherine Breillat’s (FAT GIRL, ROMANCE) true life experiences, her latest film, ABUSE OF WEAKNESS, is an exploration of power and sex. Isabelle Huppert (THE...
- 2 min
- 33.4K
- Strand Releasing
Abuse of Weakness. A charismatic con artist becomes close to Maud, a famous director, after she has a stroke. He makes her feel alive again, and she lets him borrow huge sums of money. Rent...
- (35)
- Isabelle Huppert
- Catherine Breillat
- Drama
Aug 11, 2014 · This 12-minute prelude to the central drama that comprises “Abuse of Weakness” is meant to emphasize Maud’s diminished capacity. It is the reason — not the excuse — to explain why she’s...
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Aug 15, 2014 · A stroke-afflicted filmmaker (Isabelle Huppert) is manipulated by a notorious con man.