“Unfaithful” is a 2002 American drama film directed by Adrian Lyne and starring Richard Gere, Diane Lane, and Olivier Martinez. The film is based on the 1969 French film “La Femme Infidèle” by Claude Chabrol.
Synopsis:
The film follows Connie Sumner (Diane Lane), a married woman who lives in New York City with her husband, Edward (Richard Gere), and their son. While running errands one day, Connie meets a young Frenchman named Paul (Olivier Martinez). They begin an affair, which becomes increasingly intense and dangerous as Connie struggles to keep her infidelity a secret from her husband. As the affair deepens, Connie’s guilt and paranoia lead to a devastating conclusion.
Awards:
“Unfaithful” was well-received by audiences and critics alike, and it won several awards and nominations, including:
- National Board of Review: Top Ten Films of 2002
- Chicago Film Critics Association Awards: Best Actress (Diane Lane)
- National Society of Film Critics Awards: Best Actress (Diane Lane)
- Golden Globe Awards: Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture – Drama (Diane Lane, nomination)
- Screen Actors Guild Awards: Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Leading Role (Diane Lane, nomination)
The film was also nominated for several other awards, including an Academy Award nomination for Best Actress (Diane Lane).
| Directed by | Adrian Lyne |
|---|---|
| Screenplay by | Alvin Sargent William Broyles Jr. |
| Based on | The Unfaithful Wife by Claude Chabrol |
| Produced by | Adrian Lyne G. Mac Brown |
| Starring | Richard Gere, Diane Lane, Olivier Martinez, Erik Per Sullivan, |
| Cinematography | Peter Biziou |
| Edited by | Anne V. Coates |
| Music by | Jan A. P. Kaczmarek |
| Production companies |
Fox 2000 Pictures Regency Enterprises |
| Distributed by | 20th Century Fox |
| Release date | May 10, 2002 |
| Running time | 124 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Budget | $50 million |
| Box office | $119.1 million |