Venial Sin... Mortal Sin... poster
Film · 1994 · 1h 15m

Venial Sin... Mortal Sin...

Péché véniel... péché mortel...

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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.

Details

Director
Pomme Meffre
Release
June 8, 1994
Status
Released
Runtime
1h 15m

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