The Adolescent(1979)
Overview
In the summer of 1939, 13-year-old Marie goes with her parents to visit her grandparents in a small town near Avignon. Marie discovers her femininity and falls for a young Jewish doctor, but he prefers Eva, Marie's mother.
Director
Jeanne Moreau
Studio
Carthago Coop. Cinematográfica
Cast
Simone Signoret
as Mamie
Francis Huster
as Alexandre
Laetitia Chauveau
as Marie
Edith Clever
as Eva, la mère
Jacques Weber
as Jean
Jean-François Balmer
as André, le menuisier
Hugues Quester
as Le fils du forgeron
Roger Blin
as Romain
Frank Muth
as François, 'l'innocent'
Maurice Baquet
as Jules, le cantonnier
Nadine Basile
as Rose, épouse du contonnier
Françoise Bette
as Violette
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1979
Runtime
1h 30m
Language
French
Rating
4.5 / 10
Production Companies
Carthago Coop. Cinematográfica • Südwestfunk • Janus Filmproduktion GmbH
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What is The Adolescent about?▼
In the summer of 1939, 13-year-old Marie goes with her parents to visit her grandparents in a small town near Avignon. Marie discovers her femininity and falls for a young Jewish doctor, but he prefers Eva, Marie's mother.
Who directed The Adolescent?▼
The Adolescent was directed by Jeanne Moreau and released in 1979. It is a drama film.
How long is The Adolescent?▼
The Adolescent has a runtime of 1 hours and 30 minutes (90 minutes total).
Who stars in The Adolescent?▼
The cast of The Adolescent includes Simone Signoret as Mamie, Francis Huster as Alexandre, Laetitia Chauveau as Marie, Edith Clever as Eva, la mère, Jacques Weber as Jean and more.
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