Presentation, or Charlotte and Her Steak

Presentation, or Charlotte and Her Steak

12 mins | Comedy, Romance | Nov. 20, 1961

Two young people, Walter and Charlotte, are walking through a small village in Switzerland a snowy winter day. Walter introduces Charlotte to Clara, hoping to make Charlotte jealous. After saying good-bye to Clara, Walter accompanies Charlotte into her house, although she doesn't want him to. Charlotte is hungry and cooks a steak. She asks Walter if he wants a piece of it. He says no, but she gives him a small piece anyway. He wants a kiss, and she says no. She starts to compare herself with Clara, who Walter agrees is more beautiful. In spite of this, Walter says he likes Charlotte much more, but she thinks he is lying. She notices that he is cold and shivering. She hugs him, he kisses her, and she starts kissing him. After leaving the house he accompanies her to the train.

Presentation, or Charlotte and Her Steak

12 mins | Comedy, Romance | Nov. 20, 1961

Presentation, or Charlotte and Her Steak
Two young people, Walter and Charlotte, are walking through a small village in Switzerland a snowy winter day. Walter introduces Charlotte to Clara, hoping to make Charlotte jealous. After saying good-bye to Clara, Walter accompanies Charlotte into her house, although she doesn't want him to. Charlotte is hungry and cooks a steak. She asks Walter if he wants a piece of it. He says no, but she gives him a small piece anyway. He wants a kiss, and she says no. She starts to compare herself with Clara, who Walter agrees is more beautiful. In spite of this, Walter says he likes Charlotte much more, but she thinks he is lying. She notices that he is cold and shivering. She hugs him, he kisses her, and she starts kissing him. After leaving the house he accompanies her to the train.
IMDb rating 6.0
Producers Guy de Ray
Original title Présentation ou Charlotte et son steak
Directors Éric Rohmer
Writers Éric Rohmer

Cast

Jean-Luc Godard

as Walter

Anna Karina

as Clara (voice)

Stéphane Audran

as Charlotte (voice)

Anne Couderet

as Charlotte (uncredited)

Andrée Bertrand

as Clara uncredited)