Noé himself has said: "People who hate the film often hate it because they see their own failed relationships in it." The film retains a cult following among fans of transgressive cinema.

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Directed by the provocateur Gaspar Noé, is a 3D erotic drama that famously blurred the lines between mainstream cinema and graphic adult content. Set against the rain-slicked streets of Paris, the film explores the volatile intersection of lust, obsession, and heartbreak through the lens of a young American film student named Murphy. Plot Summary: A Non-Linear Descent

On a rainy New Year's morning, Murphy is living a stagnant life with Omi (Klara Kristin), the mother of his young son, whom he accidentally impregnated.