Not on the Lips movie poster

Not on the Lips

December 3, 2003 1h 55m 5.6/10 (34 votes)

Originally released in 2003. Not on the Lips is a comedy/romance film. directed by Alain Resnais.

Starring Sabine Azéma, Isabelle Nanty, and Audrey Tautou

Synopsis

A musical drawing room farce set in Paris in October, 1925. Gilberte, in middle-age, flirts with men but loves her husband Georges, wishing he were more demonstrative. He's negotiating a deal with an American, Eric Thomson, who turns out to be Gilberte's first husband from an annulled and secret stateside marriage. Along with her sister Arlette, Gilberte begs Eric not to tell Georges about the marriage. Meanwhile, a young artist, Charly, pursues Gilberte while Arlette tries to match him with the young Huguette, who loves him. Will Eric play along or try to re-win Gilberte's affection? Can Gilberte play one off against another? And who will manage to kiss whom on the lips?

Quick Facts

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Release Date December 3, 2003 22 years ago
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Runtime 1h 55m 115 minutes total
User Rating 5.6/10 Mixed (34 votes)
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Language French Original language
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Country France Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
FR

Production Companies

  • France 2 Cinéma
  • Arena Films
  • France 3 Cinéma

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Not on the Lips about?

A musical drawing room farce set in Paris in October, 1925. Gilberte, in middle-age, flirts with men but loves her husband Georges, wishing he were more demonstrative. He's negotiating a deal with ...

Who directed Not on the Lips?

Not on the Lips was directed by Alain Resnais.

How long is Not on the Lips?

Not on the Lips has a runtime of 1 hours and 55 minutes (115 minutes total).

When was Not on the Lips released?

Not on the Lips was released on December 3, 2003 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Not on the Lips?

The main cast of Not on the Lips includes Sabine Azéma, Isabelle Nanty, Audrey Tautou, Pierre Arditi, Darry Cowl.