Venial Sin... Mortal Sin... (1994): cast, story & where to watch
1994 · Film · ★ 4.3
Released in 1994, Venial Sin... Mortal Sin... 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, Venial Sin... Mortal Sin... has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Venial Sin... Mortal Sin... page.
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- Where can I watch Venial Sin... Mortal Sin... (1994)?
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- Is Venial Sin... Mortal Sin... worth watching?
- Venial Sin... Mortal Sin... holds an audience score of 4.3 out of 10. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- When was Venial Sin... Mortal Sin... released?
- Venial Sin... Mortal Sin... was released in 1994, with a runtime of about 75 minutes.