Michel d'Ornano Award (Deauville Film Festival); French Shooting Award (Avignon) Described as "riveting," "graphic," and "sensitive"
Marie encounters Bill while selling encyclopedias. Despite a language barrier and his aloof nature, she is drawn to his direct presence. Le secret (2000)
Le Secret (2000) is a provocative French drama directed by that explores the psychological unraveling of a woman living a seemingly perfect life. Core Premise Michel d'Ornano Award (Deauville Film Festival)
Marie struggles to reconcile her "torrid encounters" with her mundane domestic duties. Her inability to hide the affair—returning home with visible marks—leads to her husband's devastation. Michel Bompoil (François)
Anne Coësens (Marie), Michel Bompoil (François), Tony Todd (Bill) 107–109 minutes Awards