Péché véniel... péché mortel... (1994): Besetzung, Handlung & Streaming

Released in 1994, Péché véniel... péché mortel... is a notable film directed by Pomme Meffre, running about 75 minutes.

What it’s about. 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.

How it landed. With an audience score of 4.3/10, Péché véniel... péché mortel... has proved divisive with audiences.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Péché véniel... péché mortel... page.