Sex Is Comedy

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Sex Is Comedy

"Faking it has never been like this."

2002

1h 34m

5.9(53 votes)

Comedy

Drama

Overview

A director struggles with a difficult sex scene between a young actor and actress who can't stand one another. Aided by her loyal assistant, she is hell-bent on getting the scene right without compromise.

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Cast & Crew

10 members

Acting

Anne Parillaud

Jeanne

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Grégoire Colin

The Actor

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Roxane Mesquida

The Actress

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Ashley Wanninger

Leo

Costume & Make-Up

Dominique Colladant

Willy

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Bart Binnema

Director of Photography

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Elisabete Piecho

Continuity Girl

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Francis Selleck

Production Manager

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Júlia Fragata

The set dresser

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Costume & Make-Up

Ana Lorena

The make-up artist

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