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Released
1994 · FILM

Péché véniel... péché mortel...

Directed by
Written by
Runtime
75 min
Language
FR
DramaRomance

Synopsis

This French drama is definitely controversial as it chronicles the sexual awakening of an 11 year old girl at the hands of a 50-year old man. The film tries to present it in a positive, and beautiful way, alluding to the fact that the curious girl wanted it to happen. The viewer can decide whether or not the film is beautiful or whether it is a glossy excuse for pedophilia. It is set just after World War II. A man has discovered and read Celine's diary which is filled with sexual longing and sensuality. The child herself, only portrayed as a photograph, describes her relations with a recently widowed hairdresser. The film contains little formal dialog and mostly focuses upon the daily lives of the people involved. The setting of the seduction is shown, but not the seduction itself.

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How many hands made this film

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Principal cast & crew: 17

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Craft leads on file

Edited by Francoise GarnaultShot by Guy ChabanisScored by Georges RabolDesigned by Gisele Cavali

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