The Adolescent (1979) | Streaming Guide & Showtimes
The Adolescent (1979) — In the summer of 1939, 13-year-old Marie goes with her parents to visit her grandparents… Streaming on Amazon Video.
The Adolescent (1979) Storyline
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.
Full Cast & Crew
- 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
- Michel Blanc as M. Bertin
- Bérangère Bonvoisin as La fille du maire
- Juliette Brac as La femme du forgeron
Why Watch The Adolescent?
The Vibe: The Adolescent is a emotionally complex and thought-provoking drama movie from 1979. Directed by Jeanne Moreau, and starring Simone Signoret, Francis Huster, Laetitia Chauveau In the summer of 1939, 13-year-old Marie goes with her parents to visit her grandparents in a small town near Avignon.
Fan Reception: While holding a polarized score of 4.3/10, The Adolescent retains a dedicated audience who appreciate its unique premise and stylistic choices.
Who Should Watch It: Highly recommended for viewers who appreciate deep character studies and powerful performances. If you enjoy movies, The Adolescent deserves a spot on your watchlist.
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