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Special Treatment
Drawing some intriguing parallels between the work of the prostitute and that of the psychiatrist-both have clients, both charge for sessions, both take on roles that serve the needs, psychological or otherwise, of those they serve, Jeanne Labrune's drama stars Isabelle Huppert and Bouli Lanners as, respectively, Alice, a disaffected call girl and Xavier, a shrink with a crumbling domestic situation.
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Plot Summary
The film centers on three women who work at a brothel that caters to wealthy clients. When one of the women, a prostitute named Alice, falls in love with a client, her life takes a dangerous turn. The other women at the establishment must decide whether to help her escape her predicament or protect themselves from the fallout.
Critical Reception
Special Treatment received mixed to positive reviews, with praise often directed at its performances and unflinching look at the sex trade, though some critics found its narrative to be uneven.
What Reviewers Say
The film offers a compelling, albeit dark, portrayal of women in the sex industry.
Performances are often highlighted as a strong point, particularly the lead actresses.
Some found the story to be somewhat predictable or lacking in deeper thematic exploration.
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Fun Fact
The film was shot in Montreal, Quebec, Canada.
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