Film at Lincoln Center Announces 'Carnal Knowledge: The Films of Catherine Breillat,' June 21–27

Film at Lincoln Center (FLC) is getting set for "Carnal Knowledge: The Films of Catherine Breillat," a complete retrospective of the works of acclaimed French director Catherine Breillat. This extensive program, running from June 21–27, is presented in anticipation of the theatrical release of Breillat's latest film, Last Summer, which opens on June 28. Breillat will be in attendance for select screenings, including an advance sneak preview of Last Summer on June 26, followed by a Q&A session.

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Catherine Breillat is renowned for her daring exploration of female sexuality and the complex politics of sex. An accomplished novelist, screenwriter, and actress, Breillat has carved a distinct niche in French cinema as a fearless provocateur. Her work consistently interrogates the intimate and often controversial themes of desire and power dynamics, making her a singular voice in the world of film. Spanning nearly five decades, Breillat's films boldly address the female experience in a world dominated by insecure and possessive men, through various genres and stylistic approaches.

The retrospective, organized by Florence Almozini and Dan Sullivan, features many of Breillat's most significant works, each a testament to her uncompromising vision and narrative prowess.

Featured Films and Screening Schedule

A Real Young Girl / Une vraie jeune fille (1976) – 93m
New 4K Restoration
French with English subtitles
Saturday, June 22 at 2:00pm
Thursday, June 27 at 6:30pm

Nocturnal Uproar / Tapage nocturne (1979) – 94m
35mm
French with English subtitles
Sunday, June 23 at 1:00pm
Wednesday, June 26 at 1:30pm (Walter Reade Theater)

36 Fillette (1988) – 88m
New 4K Restoration
French with English subtitles
Saturday, June 22 at 4:00pm
Thursday, June 27 at 8:30pm

Dirty Like an Angel / Sale comme un ange (1991) – 105m
35mm
French with English subtitles
Sunday, June 23 at 3:15pm
Wednesday, June 26 at 3:30pm (Walter Reade Theater)

Perfect Love / Parfait amour! (1996) – 115m
New 4K Restoration
French with English subtitles
Friday, June 21 at 3:30pm
Monday, June 24 at 6:00pm

Romance (1999) – 99m
French with English subtitles
Sunday, June 23 at 5:30pm
Tuesday, June 25 at 2:00pm

Fat Girl / À ma soeur! (2000) – 86m
35mm
French with English subtitles
Saturday, June 22 at 6:00pm
Wednesday, June 26 at 9:00pm (Walter Reade Theater) - Q&A with Catherine Breillat

Brief Crossing / Brève traversée (2001) – 84m
35mm
English and French with English subtitles
Friday, June 21 at 1:30pm
Monday, June 24 at 8:30pm

Sex Is Comedy (2002) – 95m
French and Portuguese with English subtitles
Saturday, June 22 at 8:00pm
Monday, June 24 at 4:00pm

Anatomy of Hell / Anatomie de l’enfer (2004) – 77m
French with English subtitles
Sunday, June 23 at 8:00pm
Tuesday, June 25 at 4:15pm

The Last Mistress / Une vieille maîtresse (2007) – 104m
35mm
French with English subtitles
Friday, June 21 at 6:00pm
Thursday, June 27 at 4:00pm

Bluebeard / Barbe Bleue (2009) – 78m
French with English subtitles
Tuesday, June 25 at 6:30pm

The Sleeping Beauty / La belle endormie (2010) – 82m
French with English subtitles
Tuesday, June 25 at 8:15pm

Abuse of Weakness / Abus de faiblesse (2013) – 105m
French with English subtitles
Friday, June 21 at 8:30pm
Thursday, June 27 at 1:45pm

Last Summer (2023) – 104m
French with English subtitles
Wednesday, June 26 at 6:00pm (Walter Reade Theater) - Q&A with Catherine Breillat

Ticket Information

Tickets for "Carnal Knowledge: The Films of Catherine Breillat" go on sale on Friday, May 31 at 2pm, with an early access period for FLC Members starting at noon. Ticket prices are $17 for general admission; $14 for students, seniors (62+), and persons with disabilities; and $12 for FLC Members. Additionally, a 3+ Film Package is available ($15 for general admission; $12 for students, seniors (62+), and persons with disabilities; and $10 for FLC Members). Note that Last Summer is not included in the 3+ Film Package.

For more details and to purchase tickets, visit Film at Lincoln Center's website and follow @filmlinc on social media platforms.

About Film at Lincoln Center

Film at Lincoln Center (FLC) is a nonprofit organization that celebrates cinema as an essential art form and fosters a vibrant home for film culture. FLC presents premier film festivals, retrospectives, new releases, and restorations year-round in state-of-the-art theaters at New York’s Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts. Since its founding in 1969, FLC has been dedicated to preserving the excitement of the theatrical experience and advancing high-quality film journalism through the publication of Film Comment. FLC also cultivates the next generation of film industry professionals through various educational programs.