Taglines: When you have something to hide, the truth must remain.
In Secret, previously titled Thérèse, is an American erotic thriller film written and directed by Charlie Stratton. Based on Émile Zola’s 1867 classic novel Thérèse Raquin, the film stars Elizabeth Olsen, Tom Felton, Oscar Isaac and Jessica Lange. It was screened in the Special Presentation section at the 2013 Toronto International Film Festival. The film received a regional release on February 21, 2014.
Set in the lower depths of 1860s Paris, In Secret is a tale of obsessive love, adultery and revenge based on Emile Zola’s scandalous novel, Thérèse Raquin. Therese (Elizabeth Olsen), a sexually repressed beautiful young woman, is trapped into a loveless marriage to her sickly cousin, Camille (Tom Felton), by her domineering aunt, Madame Raquin (Jessica Lange).
Therese spends her days confined behind the counter of a small shop and her evenings watching Madame play dominos with an eclectic group. After she meets her husband’s alluring friend, Laurent (Oscar Isaac), she embarks on an illicit affair that leads to tragic consequences.
Kate Winslet was attached for a long time to star in the lead role of Therese Raquin. Jessica Biel then replaced her with Gerard Butler as Laurent. In the fall of 2011, Elizabeth Olsen was announced as a replacement in the lead role. Glenn Close was originally cast as Madame Raquin but dropped out and was replaced by Jessica Lange.
In Secret
Directed by: Charlie Stratton
Starring: Elizabeth Olsen, Tom Felton, Jessica Lange, Dimitrije Bogdanov, Matt Lucas, Shirley Henderson, John Kavanagh, Lily Laight
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Screenplay by: Neal Bell, Charlie Stratton
Production Design by: Uli Hanisch
Cinematography by: Florian Hoffmeister
Film Editing by: Celia Haining, Leslie Jones, Paul Tothill
Costume Design by: Pierre-Yves Gayraud
Set Decoration by: Michael Fechner
Music by: Gabriel Yared
MPAA Rating: R for some sexual content.
Studio: Roadside Attractions
Release Date: February 21, 2014
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