Douches froides (Cold Showers) (2005)
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57% of users liked it
(725 ratings)
A trio of French teens experiences a love that will change their lives forever in this erotic coming-of-age tale from director Anthony Cordier. Mickael's (Johan Libereau) obsession with Judo often helps him to focus his frustrations in life, but when he's alone with longtime girlfriend,… More A trio of French teens experiences a love that will change their lives forever in this erotic coming-of-age tale from director Anthony Cordier. Mickael's (Johan Libereau) obsession with Judo often helps him to focus his frustrations in life, but when he's alone with longtime girlfriend, Vanessa (Salomée Stevenin), his guard fades, leaving a loving and easygoing boyfriend where the aggressive martial artist used to be. Clément (Pierre Perrier) is the new kid in town with a similar obsession with Judo and a pair of nouveau riche parents who stand in stark contrast to Mickael's working class mother and father. When the pair bond over an upcoming tournament and Clément helps Mickael to lose some weight for the meet, Vanessa is hesitant to accept the outspoken newcomer. As the bond between Mickael and Clément strengthens, Vanessa's increasingly complex role in the pair's friendship leads the trio through a series of sacrifices and emotional revelations that will result in a profoundly affecting sexual encounter for all three conflicted teens. ~ Jason Buchanan, Rovi
- Directed By
- Antony Cordier
- Written By
- Antony Cordier, Julie Peyr
- Genres
- Drama, Art House & International, Comedy
Unrated,
- In Theaters
- Dec 31, 2006 Wide
- On DVD
- Jul 25, 2006
Critic Reviews
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Boyd van Hoeij, european-films.net
With a loving eye for its naturally acted adolescent characters and with excellent cinematography, Douches froides finally runs too long to be engaging throughout.
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Cast
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Johan Libéreau
as Mikael
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Salomee Stevenin
as Vanessa
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Pierre Perrier
as Clément, Clément, Cl?ment
- Florence Thomassin
- Jean-Philippe Écoffey
- Claire Nebout
- Aurélien Recoing
- Denis Falgoux
- Salomé Stévenin
