Born in 1930, Michel Robin was a French actor whose career spanned over five decades, making a significant impact on both stage and screen. He is known for his role in the 1985 film Harem, where he brings depth to the narrative with his nuanced performance. As a sociétaire of the Comédie-Française since 1996, Robin's theatrical roots enriched his film work, allowing him to navigate the complexities of character with ease. His contributions to cinema reflect a dedication to the craft, making him a notable figure in the world of cult and artistic films.
Harem
Diane Andrews is a haughty Wall Street floor trader without any romantic interests. One day, Sheikh Selim, the ruler of an oil-rich Gulf country, who has been tracking Diane has her drugged, kidnapped, and brought to his harem overseen by eunuch Massoud. Despite Diane's initial protests, as the two come to appreciate each other, they fall in love. Meanwhile, a series of events makes Selim realise that he can no longer rule his country and harem the way he and his ancestors used to do. Eventually, he takes the radical decision to evacuate his isolated castle. Diane is a sophisticated trainee on the New York Stock Exchange who is suddenly kidnapped and held captive in a North African desert hideaway by Selim, an Arab mogul. At first she frantically tries to escape, but as they slowly get to know and appreciate each other the difference between captor and captive dissolves.
