L'ennui
1998, French. Directed by Cédric Kahn.
An Obsession Out of Control
A philosophy teacher restless with the need to do something with his life meets a young woman suspected of driving an artist to his death. He finds the very simple Cecilia irritating but develops a sexual rapport with her. Obsessed with the need to own and tormented by her inability to respond to him, he becomes increasingly violent in a quest he can't name - a quest that slowly begins to undermine his certainties.
- Runtime
- 2h 2m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- French
- Rated
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Cast & crew
- Cédric KahnDirector
- Charles BerlingMartin
- Sophie GuilleminCécilia
- Arielle DombasleSophie
- Robert KramerMeyers
- Alice GreyCécilia's Mother
- Maurice AntoniCécilia's Father
- Tom OuedraogoMomo
- Patrick ArrachequesneDoctor
- Serge BozonPhilosophy Student
- Anne-Sophie MorillonAgnès
- Nathalie BesançonL'infirmière
- Antoine BeauPierre
Details
- Released
- 14 November 1998
- Country
- Portugal, France
- Written by
- Cédric Kahn, Laurence Ferreira Barbosa
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What L'ennui is based on
L'ennui is based on Boredom, a 1960 novel by Alberto Moravia.
Novel · 1960
Boredom
By Alberto Moravia
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L'ennui: quick answers
Is L'ennui worth watching?
Our verdict is Snoozefest: Your time is worth more. It scores 5.3/10 from 56 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is L'ennui?
L'ennui runs 122 minutes (2h 2m).
Does L'ennui have a post-credits scene?
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L'ennui parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
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Which OTT platform is L'ennui on?
L'ennui isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 14 November 1998. (Checked 7 November 2026.)
What movies are like L'ennui?
If you liked L'ennui, try Gabriel's Inferno: Part II, Dangerous Liaisons, My Policeman.
Who directed L'ennui?
L'ennui (1998) was directed by Cédric Kahn and stars Charles Berling, Sophie Guillemin, Arielle Dombasle.
What is L'ennui based on?
L'ennui is based on Boredom, a 1960 novel by Alberto Moravia.