Summary Marcel Hamelinck has a chronic muscle disease and therefore has to retire from his work. After his wife Denise dies, his attention is drawn to his daughter-in-law Simone. Obsessively he tries to make overtures, even at the expense of his own health. He gives her expensive presents and builds a pool to see her swim. After Simone allows him to touch her, Hamelinck only has one wish: to become her slave. Simone cleverly exploits the situation, while Marcel's condition slowly worsens. View more details
Directed : Lili Rademakers
Written : Jun'ichirô Tanizaki Hugo Claus Claudine Bouvier
Stars : Derek de Lint Beatie Edney Suzanne Flon Ralph Michael
Genres : Drama
Release date : Jan 13, 1988
Countries of origin : Netherlands France Belgium
Language : English
Filming locations : Belgium
Production companies : Fons Rademakers Produktie Iblis Films Dedalus Films
Summary Marcel Hamelinck has a chronic muscle disease and therefore has to retire from his work. After his wife Denise dies, his attention is drawn to his daughter-in-law Simone. Obsessively he tries to make overtures, even at the expense of his own health. He gives her expensive presents and builds a pool to see her swim. After Simone allows him to touch her, Hamelinck only has one wish: to become her slave. Simone cleverly exploits the situation, while Marcel's condition slowly worsens. View more details
Genres : Drama
Release date : Jan 13, 1988
Countries of origin : Netherlands France Belgium
Language : English
Filming locations : Belgium
Production companies : Fons Rademakers Produktie Iblis Films Dedalus Films
