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On the Tip of the Tongue

19761h 30mJean-Marie Degèsves
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The love story between a withdrawn and taciturn teenager and a lonely woman of 20 years older. An endearing painting of an awakening to sensuality, against the backdrop of everyday life of the small provincials: Fernand, fifteen the age of stealthy glances, lies and infinite dreams is a solitary, observant, different boy from other teenagers of his age while being so close to them. Locked in his room, he collects pictures of beautiful naked actresses to drown his boredom. His desire will come true in the presence of Catherine, a rich and mysteriously lonely woman next door. As a worker's son, withdrawn and taciturn, will discover a world that is new to him. He watches, spies, observes the comings and goings of the body of hers who, in certain circumstances ignores him. Through their encounters and helping jealousy, this almost filial love will turn into an irresistible physical attraction.

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What is On the Tip of the Tongue (1976) about?

The love story between a withdrawn and taciturn teenager and a lonely woman of 20 years older. An endearing painting of an awakening to sensuality, against the backdrop of everyday life of the small provincials: Fernand, fifteen the age of stealthy glances, lies and infinite dreams is a solitary, observant, different boy from other teenagers of his age while being so close to them. Locked in his…

Who stars in On the Tip of the Tongue?

On the Tip of the Tongue stars Marie Dubois (Catherine), Olivier de Saedeleer (Fernand), Francine Blistin (Fernand's mother), Georges Aubrey (Fernand's father), Nathalie Clausse (Solange). The film was directed by Jean-Marie Degèsves.

How long is On the Tip of the Tongue?

On the Tip of the Tongue has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1976.

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