I understand Jerome Willis is the only professional actor used and that the film was made on a low budget. But good on 'em – its screenplay has made me reach for the history books.
Cécile de France is very good but the screenplay after an energetic first half hour concerning bolshie females takes a romantic right turn and never recovers.
It is not a clone (which is worth a *). It is hard work but I watched it a second time with commentary which helped. More viewings I am sure will offer more insights.
They are an odd couple – Delpy and the camera are made for each other but Hawke looks like he's been dropped off from a spaceship. However, both give as good as they get in the talking department.