Bitter Moon (1992)

7.2R138 minDirector: Roman Polanski

1992 film by Roman Polanski

Bitter Moon is a 1992 erotic romantic thriller film co-written and directed by Roman Polanski. It stars Peter Coyote, Emmanuelle Seigner, Hugh Grant and Kristin Scott Thomas. The film's French title, Lunes de fiel, is a pun on the French phrase "lune de miel", meaning "honeymoon". It is based on the novel Lunes de fiel by French author Pascal Bruckner, published in English as Evil Angels. The score was composed by Vangelis.

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What is Bitter Moon about?
Bitter Moon (1992) — British couple Fiona (Dame Kristin Scott Thomas) and Nigel (Hugh Grant) are sailing to Istanbul en route to India. They encounter a beautiful French woman, and that night, Nigel meets her while dancing alone in the ship's bar. Later, he meets her crippled American husband Oscar (
Is Bitter Moon based on a true story?
See the production background and source material details on the official Wikipedia article.
Is Bitter Moon scary?
Content rating: R. See the reviews tab for parental guidance and tone notes.
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