Le secret (2000)
Release Year: 2000
Nation: France
Alternative Title: Das Geheimnis, Hemmeligheden, El secreto, Suhde, To mystiko tis, Il segreto, Hemligheten, The Secret
Director: Virginie Wagon
Writer: Erick Zonca, Virginie Wagon
Summary
Le Secret (2000), directed by Virginie Wagon, explores the complexities of a woman's sexual identity through the character of Marie, a businesswoman navigating her professional and personal life in Paris. The film delves into themes of infidelity, marital crisis, and the struggle between societal expectations and individual desires. Despite being married for twelve years with a young child, Marie finds herself drawn into an intense affair with Bill/Tony, a man she meets through her job. The story unfolds amidst the backdrop of Parisian society, examining the intricacies of relationships and the challenges women face in balancing their roles as mothers, wives, and individuals.