Nov 04,1981
| nudity | Some explicit scenes where Philippe Noiret caresses the crotch of Isabelle Huppert under her dress, or she massages his crotch. Also many scenes where female characters wear only nighties, and a scene that takes place in a brothel where a prostitute is seen. Finally, a lot of explicit talk about sex takes place throughout the film. |
| violence | Several murders by gunshots take place throughout the film. Some scenes can be shocking, with blood stains being shown. More generally, there is a lot of very cruel language and gratuitous violence throughout the feature, which can be quite disturbing emotionally. |
| profanity | Profanity is a central aspect of the film. Morality, values and religious beliefs are being challenged throughout the film in a very cynical way, which can prove quite shocking to some people. The reason for this is that the whole point of the film is to describe the blaséd view to life and morality of a man who has lost all sense of good and evil, and who, in his own words, has been long dead. |
| alcohol | Some moderate alcohol consumption, and some cigarette smoking. However, this is very anecdotic in the film and does not convey much significance. |
| frightening | This is not a thriller, and there are no sudden, intense scenes per se. However, there is *much* intensity in a psychological way, since the film deals with a behaviour devoid of any morality or compassion. Arguably, hidden psychological cruelty can have as damaging an impact as frightening visuals. |
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