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The Adolescent

19791h 30mJeanne Moreau
IMDb 6.1

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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.

Drama
Coming Of AgeFirst LoveWoman Director

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What is The Adolescent (1979) about?

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.

Who stars in The Adolescent?

The Adolescent stars Simone Signoret (Mamie), Francis Huster (Alexandre), Laetitia Chauveau (Marie), Edith Clever (Eva, la mère), Jacques Weber (Jean). The film was directed by Jeanne Moreau.

How long is The Adolescent?

The Adolescent has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1979.

Is The Adolescent worth watching?

The Adolescent holds an IMDb rating of 6.1/10. Fans of Drama are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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