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Les enfants terribles (1950)

Original title: Les Enfants terribles

1950-03-29 · 1h 45m · FR
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A love story by Jean Cocteau

Elisabeth and her brother Paul live isolated from much of the world after Paul is injured in a snowball fight. As a coping mechanism, the two conjure up a hermetic dream of their own making. Their relationship, however, isn't exactly wholesome. Jealousy and a malevolent undercurrent intrude on their fantasy when Elisabeth invites the strange Agathe to stay with them -- and Paul is immediately attracted to her.

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Jean-Pierre MelvilleDirector, WriterJean CocteauWriter

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Nicole StéphaneNicole StéphaneElisabethEdouard DermitheEdouard DermithePaulRenée CosimaRenée CosimaDargelos / AgatheJacques BernardJacques BernardGerardJean CocteauJean CocteauNarrator (voice)Melvyn MartinMelvyn MartinMichaelMaria CyliakusMaria CyliakusThe MotherJean-Marie RobainJean-Marie RobainHeadmasterMaurice RevelMaurice RevelDoctorRachel DevirysRachel DevirysAdeline AucocAdeline AucocMarietteEmile MathysEmile MathysVice Principal

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Sibling relationshipMale homosexualityObsessionIncestOrphan siblings

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Genre affinityDramaTheme affinitySibling Relationship · Male Homosexuality · ObsessionDialogue densityDramaDirector preference197404Actor preference368361 · 500856 · 448931Country preferenceFr

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What is Les enfants terribles about?

Elisabeth and her brother Paul live isolated from much of the world after Paul is injured in a snowball fight. As a coping mechanism, the two conjure up a hermetic dream of their own making. Their relationship, however, isn't exactly wholesome. Jealousy and a malevolent undercurrent intrude on their fantasy when Elisabeth invites the strange Agathe to stay with them -- and Paul is immediately attracted to her.

How long is Les enfants terribles?

Les enfants terribles has a runtime of 105 minutes.

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