Sex with Love
Sex with Love

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Sex with Love

2003
Movie
108 min
Spanish

In Santiago, Chile, the schoolteacher Luisa proposes a debate about sex with the parents of her students with the intention of giving classes about sex education to the youngsters.

Insights

IMDb5.4/10
Director: José Fonseca e CostaGenres: Drama, Romance

Plot Summary

In Lisbon, a married woman, Luísa, finds herself increasingly drawn to a younger man, Daniel. Their clandestine affair begins to blur the lines between love, desire, and the consequences of infidelity. As their relationship deepens, both Luísa and Daniel confront the complexities and emotional toll of their secret entanglement, challenging their perceptions of intimacy and commitment.

Critical Reception

The film received a mixed reception from critics, with some praising its exploration of complex relationships and sensitive direction, while others found its pacing uneven and its narrative somewhat predictable.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its mature handling of adult themes.

  • Criticized for a lack of emotional depth in key moments.

  • Noted for strong performances from its lead actors.

Google audience: Audience reception is not widely documented.

Fun Fact

The film was an entry in the 2003 Montreal World Film Festival.

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