Drama · France · 1987 · 1h 39m

The Cruel Embrace

Les Noces barbares

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Director
Marion Hänsel
Cast
Thierry Frémont as Ludo, adolescent Marianne Basler as Nicole Bossard Yves Cotton as Ludo, enfant Marie-Ange Dutheil as Mademoiselle Rakoff André Penvern as Micho Frédéric Saurel as Tatar
Crew
Marion Hänsel — Screenplay Yann Queffélec — Novel Marion Hänsel — Producer
Synopsis

Ludovic is the son of Nicole, a single mother who married Micho, a man older than her. He agreed to adopt her son. Ludo is the scapegoat of Tatave, first son of Micho and the favoured victim of his teacher. Communication between Ludo and his mother is non-existent. While her own health is deteriorating, she eventually entrusts him to an asylum.

Mood & Themes
woman director
Key Collaborators
Marion Hänsel Director Marion Hänsel Screenplay Yann Queffélec Novel Marion Hänsel Producer
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