velli10501 Although the two protagonists are so different from one another in age, socio-economic status, education, they are both lonely souls who have been deprived of guidance and love. It is the blind leading the blind as they come together in a kind of relationship of convenience.It seems at first that Dominique seeks a walk on the wild side, but ultimately to tame and to nurture her conquest, while Quentin seems to take even temporary financial support wherever he can find it. The characters' development, through their relationship with each other, and as they expose how their inner life has been conditioned before they met, is a kind of dance of the seven veils.Neither is who each seems and manages to defy the inevitable stereotype we expect to fit the story's premise. The nuanced twists and turns in character, and particularly as they forge a relationship with "the other," demands subtle acting. Both actors are up to the task. Martinez's presence grows as an essential humanity is revealed that elevates him above his day to day urge for survival and autonomy. Isabelle Hubert stuns by restraint, bringing vulnerable dignity to Dominique's emotional trajectory.They can not change the fate of their relationship, but they leave a lasting impression on each each other nonetheless.

Pageharrison This movie examines obsession of the heart and body. Isabelle is brilliant. She is very personal. She expresses her need to be adored in a very vulnerable way, as in the arcade scene, when the boy refuses to leave. She walks away, the camera tracks with her, revealing her ambivalence and confusion. She then returns, tries to play his games, but is unsuccessful. It's a wonderful scene and she's fabulous. Love to meet and work with this incredible actor. Her expressions are so telling. This movie had subtitles here in American and I really didn't need them most of the time to understand what was happening on the screen. I could identify with needing someone so much that you are addicted to them. Again, terrific movie. No car chases, just people chases.

Havan_IronOak Dominique, a successful woman, meets, sleeps with and begins supporting an attractive young bisexual hustler in Paris. While his life to that point is a complete mystery, it has been a mess and the woman provides him an oasis of calm. He comes to care for her and she for him but he refuses to become domesticated and still goes out at night and refuses to talk with her about it. When this relationship ends, as it seems all film relationships must, she is given the power to destroy him in the form of some very incriminating photos. It is up to her to decide. How does she really feel? Should she use the power that has been given her?

Gonzalo Melendez (gonz30) A superb study of a mature woman's knowledge of her inner self, and acting out on instinct, regardless of the consequences, THE SCHOOL OF FLESH is memorable. Isabelle Huppert, at home playing cold, calculated women, shines as the mature woman, supported by fine performances, notably by Vincent Lindon, in a highly atypical role, and professional direction by veteran Benoit Jacquot.