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1992·Comedy·53m
7.1
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Jude, a college professor, is obsessed with Sophie, his student. She, in turn, is intrigued by his scholarly charm. Flirtation turns to lust and the two become lovers.
Directed by Hal Hartley
philosophy
lovers
english professor
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Cast

Martin Donovan
Martin Donovan
Jude
Matt Malloy
Matt Malloy
Henry
Lisa Gorlitsky
Lisa Gorlitsky
James McCauley
James McCauley
Steven Schub
Steven Schub

Crew

Hal Hartley
Hal Hartley
Director
Hal Hartley
Hal Hartley
Writer
Hal Hartley
Hal Hartley
Original Music Composer
Hal Hartley
Hal Hartley
Editor
Michael Spiller
Michael Spiller
Director of Photography
Ted Hope
Ted Hope
Producer
James Schamus
James Schamus
Associate Producer
Pamela Koffler
Pamela Koffler
Second Second Assistant Director
Sarah Cawley
Sarah Cawley
First Assistant Camera

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19 reviews
aly
aly
9.0★ · 02/08/24
Surviving Desire
Another Hal Hartley win ! I always feel so satisfied when watching his movies, it’s as if all of my constant inner ramblings were being projected onto a screen. I can’t fully grasp into words what’s so special about it but his cinema just feels like the best dream I’ve ever had ☁️
Another Hal Hartley win ! I always feel so satisfied when watching his movies, it’s as if all of my constant inner ramblings were being projected onto a screen. I can’t fully grasp into words what’s so special about it but his cinema just feels like the best dream I’ve ever had ☁️
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Gav
Gav
5.5★ · 10/06/23
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“that's the trouble with us Americans, we always want a tragedy with a happy ending.”

Henry was relatable asf
“that's the trouble with us Americans, we always want a tragedy with a happy ending.”

Henry was relatable asf
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Goose
GoosePRO
7.0★ · 01/16/26
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mimi
mimi
6.0★ · 11/30/25
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Al
Al
8.0★ · 07/17/25
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